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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: $19,445

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $35,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,658

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $32,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $48,295 $53,180
Convenience Package 875      
Sunroof   850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     650 650
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Convenience Package 796      
Sunroof   774    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     600 600
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 875 850 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 796 774 2,115 2,115
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $19,445 $21,520 $54,495 $59,745
Total Invoice $18,658 $20,652 $51,405 $56,290

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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: $27,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,153
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$19,445$21,520$54,495$59,745
Adjustments for Features0-900-8,050-9,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,445$20,620$46,445$50,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$4,100
Total Invoice$18,658$20,652$51,405$56,290
Adjustments for Features0-864-7,594-8,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,658$19,788$43,811$47,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0$3,811

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSonicSonic5-Series5-Series
TrimLTPremier530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,595$9,745$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$8,050$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-864-7,594-8,668

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
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

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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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