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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: $17,630

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $21,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,960

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,755 $44,450
Base Invoice $16,085 $42,020
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 0 700
Options (change) 0 645
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $17,630 $38,645
Total Invoice $16,960 $36,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,213
Model Year20162017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTBase
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)195/65-15155/70-19
Total Price$17,630$38,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,630$33,315
Total Invoice$16,960$36,160
Adjustments for Features0-4,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,960$31,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTBase
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
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,670$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,987

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
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 Weight2,720 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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