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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $22,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $20,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $16,497 $34,310 $39,465
Sunroof 850    
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Sunroof 748    
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Panoramic sunroof   1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 850 3,400 2,050
Options (change) 748 3,095 1,865
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $19,010 $41,395 $45,645
Total Invoice $18,040 $38,300 $42,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,792
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$19,010$41,395$45,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,910-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$35,485$38,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300
Total Invoice$18,040$38,300$42,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,468-6,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$32,832$35,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,047

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicX3X3
TrimLTZxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
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 with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$2,120$8,030$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,910$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,468-6,346

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length159.0 in183.0 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height59.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

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