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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,460

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $31,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $28,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370
Forward collision warning 395 395        
Sunroof 850 850        
Rear side airbags     385 385 385 385
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Lane departure warning     500 500 500  
Premium Package     2,400 2,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Forward collision warning 348 348        
Sunroof 748 748        
Rear side airbags     350 350 350 350
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Lane departure warning     455 455 455  
Premium Package     2,185 2,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,245 1,245 5,255 5,055 2,855 1,855
Options (change) 1,096 1,096 4,780 4,595 2,595 1,685
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $19,460 $21,775 $50,680 $55,680 $62,480 $89,580
Total Invoice $18,441 $20,641 $46,815 $51,415 $57,695 $82,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,314
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$19,460$21,775$50,680$55,680$62,480$89,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,395-5,045-5,445-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,460$20,475$46,285$50,635$57,035$80,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$4,350$10,750$34,660
Total Invoice$18,441$20,641$46,815$51,415$57,695$82,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,232-4,060-4,659-5,028-7,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,441$19,409$42,755$46,756$52,667$74,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$968$0$4,001$9,912$32,136

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Digital instruments$0$0    
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,370$6,465$7,115$7,515$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,395$5,045$5,445$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,232-4,060-4,659-5,028-7,989

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in113.7 in
Length173.1 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height59.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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