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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: $29,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $27,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015201520152015
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $18,931 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
RS Package 800            
Sunroof 850            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package     1,500 1,500 1,500    
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
RS Package 728            
Sunroof 774            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Premium Package     1,365 1,365 1,365    
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,650 1,050 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 1,502 955 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,245 $51,995 $59,145 $60,645 $65,445 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $21,308 $48,585 $55,145 $56,525 $60,945 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $24,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,698
Model Year2017201520152015201520152015
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$22,245$51,995$59,145$60,645$65,445$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-7,000-7,000-7,000-7,950-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$47,095$52,145$53,645$58,445$58,445$85,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050$6,550$11,350$11,350$38,625
Total Invoice$21,308$48,585$55,145$56,525$60,945$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,579-6,527-6,524-6,519-7,405-9,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,308$44,006$48,618$50,001$54,426$54,435$79,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,612$5,995$10,420$10,429$35,627

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201520152015201520152015
ModelSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPremier528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera$200    $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
Android Auto support$100      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250 $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450      
Upgraded floor mats$0      
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Wheels, dark finish$0      
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,295$8,195$10,295$10,295$10,295$11,245$13,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900$7,000$7,000$7,000$7,950$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,579-6,527-6,524-6,519-7,405-9,452

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172015
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in116.9 in
Length173.9 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.4 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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