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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $20,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $19,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,365 $44,450
Base Invoice $16,497 $42,020
Sunroof 850 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof 748 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 850 1,700
Options (change) 748 1,565
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $19,010 $39,645
Total Invoice $18,040 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,593
Model Year20122017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$19,010$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$34,890
Total Invoice$18,040$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$32,633

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,795$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,447

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
ModelSonici3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length159.0 in157.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft311.8 ft3

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