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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: $19,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $32,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,093

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $29,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sunroof 850 850        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
App support         250 250
Sunroof 748 748        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
App support         230 230
Options (change) 850 850 3,325 1,875 1,650 1,575
Options (change) 748 748 3,025 1,705 1,505 1,435
Destination 825 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $19,065 $21,380 $51,120 $55,270 $63,495 $64,470
Total Invoice $18,093 $20,293 $47,250 $51,080 $58,655 $59,550

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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: $25,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,094
Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$19,065$21,380$51,120$55,270$63,495$64,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-6,560-6,560-7,300-8,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,065$20,080$44,560$48,710$56,195$56,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$4,150$11,635$11,710
Total Invoice$18,093$20,293$47,250$51,080$58,655$59,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,234-6,063-6,063-6,744-7,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,093$19,059$41,187$45,017$51,911$51,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0$3,830$10,724$10,789

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
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$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  $0$0
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$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
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
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$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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
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
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,370$8,630$8,630$9,370$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$6,560$6,560$7,300$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234-6,063-6,063-6,744-7,574

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in116.9 in
Length173.1 in193.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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