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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,035

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $26,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,355

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $23,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSonicSonicZ4Z4
TrimLTLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,865 $17,365 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,497 $37,625 $46,550
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375      
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Wood trim     0 0
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330      
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 375 0 1,725 1,725
Options (change) 330 0 1,570 1,570
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $17,035 $18,160 $43,250 $52,950
Total Invoice $16,355 $17,292 $40,020 $48,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,795
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSonicSonicZ4Z4
TrimLTLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$17,035$18,160$43,250$52,950
Adjustments for Features0-475-940-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,035$17,685$42,310$51,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0$9,300
Total Invoice$16,355$17,292$40,020$48,945
Adjustments for Features0-452-870-1,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,355$16,840$39,150$47,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0$8,556

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSonicSonicZ4Z4
TrimLTLTZ3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,900$3,365$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$940$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-870-1,239

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.2 in
Length159.0 in161.9 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in49.9 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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