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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: $21,065

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $35,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,132

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $31,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
RS Package 800 800        
Convenience Package 650          
Fun & Sun Package 550          
Driver Confidence Package 495 495        
Sunroof   850        
Value Package     0 0 0  
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
Lane departure warning     950 950 950  
Premium Package     950 750    
Body kit     1,600 1,600    
Sport Package     2,900 2,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Heated front seats       500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500    
Cold Weather Package         750  
iPod integration           400
Heated steering wheel           200
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
RS Package 728 728        
Convenience Package 592          
Fun & Sun Package 500          
Driver Confidence Package 450 450        
Sunroof   774        
Value Package     0 0 0  
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
Lane departure warning     865 865 865  
Premium Package     865 685    
Body kit     1,455 1,455    
Sport Package     2,640 2,640    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Heated front seats       455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       455    
Cold Weather Package         685  
iPod integration           365
Heated steering wheel           180
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,495 2,145 9,605 10,405 4,155 3,055
Options (change) 2,270 1,952 8,740 9,470 3,780 2,775
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $21,065 $22,815 $56,430 $62,530 $65,630 $92,630
Total Invoice $20,132 $21,830 $52,070 $57,675 $60,585 $85,675

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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: $30,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,075
Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$21,065$22,815$56,430$62,530$65,630$92,630
Adjustments for Features00-5,270-6,870-5,345-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,065$22,815$51,160$55,660$60,285$84,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,500$9,125$33,810
Total Invoice$20,132$21,830$52,070$57,675$60,585$85,675
Adjustments for Features00-4,863-6,337-4,934-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,132$21,830$47,207$51,338$55,651$78,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$4,131$8,444$31,383

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Remote app$25$25    
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  
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $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
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$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio    $50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$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$0  $0 
Cornering lights   $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$0    
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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    
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,545$7,815$9,415$7,890$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,270$6,870$5,345$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,863-6,337-4,934-7,085

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182010
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 LT

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%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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 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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40025%
Total Not Requested120075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested77589%

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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