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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $34,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $32,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $48,295 $53,180
Dusk Package 2,030      
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Dusk Package 1,847      
Sunroof 748 748    
Premium Package     2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     455 455
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 2,880 850 3,650 1,350
Options (change) 2,595 748 3,355 1,240
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $21,940 $21,620 $55,845 $58,795
Total Invoice $20,743 $20,521 $52,645 $55,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,300
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$21,940$21,620$55,845$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-75-8,375-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,940$21,545$47,470$51,495
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$20,743$20,521$52,645$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-71-7,895-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,743$20,450$44,750$48,535
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$3,785

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,745$1,820$10,120$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$8,375$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-7,895-6,880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152017
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in117.1 in
Length173.1 in194.6 in
Width68.3 in73.5 in
Height59.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

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