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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: $22,740

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $28,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,758

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $25,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $18,931 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
RS Package 800        
Driver Confidence Package 495        
Sunroof 850        
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750  
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Rear side airbags   385 385 385 385
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Lane departure warning       950  
Heated steering wheel         200
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
RS Package 728        
Driver Confidence Package 450        
Sunroof 774        
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685  
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Rear side airbags   350 350 350 350
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Lane departure warning       865  
Heated steering wheel         180
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,145 4,355 4,355 4,555 3,055
Options (change) 1,952 3,965 3,965 4,145 2,775
Destination 875 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $22,740 $50,980 $56,280 $65,780 $92,380
Total Invoice $21,758 $47,105 $51,980 $60,720 $85,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,081
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$22,740$50,980$56,280$65,780$92,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-2,320-4,120-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,740$49,610$53,960$61,660$85,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$12,050$35,510
Total Invoice$21,758$47,105$51,980$60,720$85,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,266-2,143-3,803-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,758$45,839$49,837$56,917$78,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,998$11,078$32,886

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200  $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0    
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    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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, passenger 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$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,265$5,215$7,015$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$2,320$4,120$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,266-2,143-3,803-6,715

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in113.7 in
Length173.9 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height59.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,774 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
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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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