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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $16,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201720172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTPremier320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
RS Package 800 800            
Convenience Package 650              
Fun & Sun Package 550              
Sunroof   850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700 700 700
Folding second row seats     475          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
M Sport Package             0  
Apple CarPlay support               300
Wood trim               0
RS Package 728 728            
Convenience Package 592              
Fun & Sun Package 500              
Sunroof   774 965 965 965 965   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645 645
Folding second row seats     435          
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460 460  
M Sport Package             0  
Apple CarPlay support               275
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 2,000 1,650 2,725 2,250 2,250 2,250 1,200 1,000
Options (change) 1,820 1,502 2,505 2,070 2,070 2,070 1,105 920
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $20,570 $22,320 $37,170 $43,495 $41,995 $43,344 $50,095 $65,995
Total Invoice $19,682 $21,380 $35,290 $41,180 $39,785 $40,759 $47,325 $62,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,480
Model Year20182018201720172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTPremier320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$20,570$22,320$37,170$43,495$41,995$43,344$50,095$65,995
Adjustments for Features00-135-3,235-3,135-3,260-3,760-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$22,320$37,035$40,260$38,860$40,084$46,335$59,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$3,225$1,825$3,049$9,300$22,460
Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$35,290$41,180$39,785$40,759$47,325$62,115
Adjustments for Features00-128-3,063-2,970-3,066-3,552-6,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$35,162$38,117$36,815$37,693$43,773$55,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$2,955$1,653$2,531$8,611$20,835

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201720172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTPremier320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100      
Proximity key$250$250    $250$250
Remote app$25$25     $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rearview camera$200$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     $0
Android Auto support$100$100      
App support$0$0     $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     $100
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player       $0
Handwriting recognition       $200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet       $150
Media drive       $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years       $0
Navigation system       $600
S Voice support       $0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic + travel information       $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights      $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0      
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces       $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0      
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0      
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,670$2,805$5,905$5,805$5,930$6,430$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$135$3,235$3,135$3,260$3,760$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments00-128-3,063-2,970-3,066-3,552-6,118

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelSonic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in182.5 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height59.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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