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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: $20,970

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $31,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,965

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $28,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSonicSonicZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZRSsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Dusk Package 1,715        
BMW Assist     650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Dusk Package 1,561        
BMW Assist     590 590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 1,715 0 3,300 2,050 2,050
Options (change) 1,561 0 3,005 1,865 1,865
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Total Price $22,370 $20,970 $52,845 $58,095 $67,145
Total Invoice $21,227 $19,965 $48,840 $53,680 $62,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,969
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSonicSonicZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZRSsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,370$20,970$52,845$58,095$67,145
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-6,390-8,165-10,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$20,970$46,455$49,930$56,930
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$3,475$10,475
Total Invoice$21,227$19,965$48,840$53,680$62,005
Adjustments for Features-9730-5,906-7,544-9,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,254$19,965$42,934$46,136$52,572
Cost Above Minimum$289$0$0$3,202$9,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSonicSonicZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTZRSsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$2,725$9,115$10,890$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$6,390$8,165$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-9730-5,906-7,544-9,433

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in98.3 in
Length173.1 in166.9 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height59.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 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 Volume14.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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