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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: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $26,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $24,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $18,931 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Sunroof 850      
RS Package 800      
iPod integration   400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
App support       250
Rearview camera       400
Sunroof 774      
RS Package 728      
iPod integration   365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
App support       230
Rearview camera       365
Options (change) 1,650 3,275 3,275 3,375
Options (change) 1,502 2,980 2,980 3,075
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $22,245 $49,200 $54,250 $64,450
Total Invoice $21,308 $45,500 $50,145 $59,535

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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: $24,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,686
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,245$49,200$54,250$64,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-3,410-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$46,490$50,840$58,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$11,610
Total Invoice$21,308$45,500$50,145$59,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,506-3,152-5,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,308$42,994$46,993$53,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$10,675

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$2,820$5,530$6,230$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$3,410$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,506-3,152-5,866

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172011
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in116.9 in
Length173.9 in193.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,774 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
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested90088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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