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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: $22,215

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $33,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,098

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $31,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Dusk Package 1,715          
Forward collision warning 395 395        
Sunroof 850 850        
Metal pedals 95          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Active Driving Assistant           900
Wood trim           0
Dusk Package 1,561          
Forward collision warning 359 359        
Sunroof 774 774        
Metal pedals 86          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,335      
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140
Active Driving Assistant           830
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,055 1,245 2,650 1,200 1,200 1,550
Options (change) 2,780 1,133 2,435 1,100 1,100 1,425
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,710 $22,215 $56,045 $59,895 $64,195 $75,945
Total Invoice $22,446 $21,098 $52,840 $56,435 $60,435 $71,360

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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: $26,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,119
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$23,710$22,215$56,045$59,895$64,195$75,945
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-7,025-7,025-8,975-13,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,610$22,215$49,020$52,870$55,220$62,370
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$3,850$6,200$13,350
Total Invoice$22,446$21,098$52,840$56,435$60,435$71,360
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-6,623-6,619-8,449-12,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,405$21,098$46,217$49,816$51,986$58,605
Cost Above Minimum$307$0$0$3,599$5,769$12,388

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTZRS530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key     $250
Remote start$150     
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200   $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
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$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit$0$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$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    
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75   $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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,245$2,145$9,170$9,170$11,120$15,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$7,025$7,025$8,975$13,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-6,623-6,619-8,449-12,755

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
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 Weight2,734 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 kit0Yes
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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