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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: $21,170

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $35,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,228

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $33,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Fun & Sun Package 550          
RS Package 800 800        
Convenience Package 650          
Driver Confidence Package 495 495        
Metal pedals 105 105        
Sunroof   850        
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190  
Active Driving Assistant           900
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Fun & Sun Package 500          
RS Package 728 728        
Convenience Package 592          
Driver Confidence Package 450 450        
Metal pedals 96 96        
Sunroof   774        
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175  
Active Driving Assistant           830
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,600 2,250 3,490 3,490 3,490 1,850
Options (change) 2,366 2,048 3,210 3,210 3,210 1,700
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,170 $22,920 $56,885 $62,185 $66,485 $76,245
Total Invoice $20,228 $21,926 $53,615 $58,545 $62,545 $71,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,318
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
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)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,170$22,920$56,885$62,185$66,485$76,245
Adjustments for Features00-7,500-8,650-10,600-13,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,170$22,920$49,385$53,535$55,885$62,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,150$6,500$13,210
Total Invoice$20,228$21,926$53,615$58,545$62,545$71,635
Adjustments for Features00-7,069-8,144-9,972-12,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,228$21,926$46,546$50,401$52,573$58,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$3,855$6,027$12,264

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
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 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
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$150$150$150
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
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$250$250$250
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 audio system$25$25    
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
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
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, 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$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 leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Upgraded floor mats$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   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,295$2,295$9,795$10,945$12,895$15,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,500$8,650$10,600$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,069-8,144-9,972-12,825

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelSonic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in117.1 in
Length173.9 in194.6 in
Width68.3 in73.5 in
Height59.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 LT

Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

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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