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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: $30,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $27,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $18,931 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sunroof 850        
RS Package 800        
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450   1,450
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
App support       250 250
Heated front seats       500  
Sunroof 774        
RS Package 728        
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320   1,320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
App support       230 230
Heated front seats       455  
Options (change) 1,650 4,800 3,350 2,650 3,050
Options (change) 1,502 4,370 3,050 2,415 2,780
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $22,245 $52,595 $56,745 $64,495 $65,945
Total Invoice $21,308 $48,595 $52,425 $59,565 $60,895

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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: $24,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,034
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,245$52,595$56,745$64,495$65,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-5,685-6,075-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$46,910$51,060$58,420$58,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$11,510$11,710
Total Invoice$21,308$48,595$52,425$59,565$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,253-5,252-5,611-6,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,308$43,342$47,173$53,954$54,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,831$10,612$10,789

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $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    
Rearview camera$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $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
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    
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
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
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    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
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
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
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    
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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, 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 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 seating surfaces$450    
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Total Value of Features$2,945$8,630$8,630$9,020$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685$5,685$6,075$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,253-5,252-5,611-6,764

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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