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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: $18,670

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,958

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelSonicSonici3
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $41,350
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $38,220
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 0 0 900
Options (change) 0 0 820
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,670 $20,670 $35,675
Total Invoice $17,958 $19,878 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,568
Model Year201820182014
ModelSonicSonici3
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$18,670$20,670$35,675
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,670$19,720$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$17,958$19,878$32,465
Adjustments for Features0-914-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,958$18,964$29,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,006$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182014
ModelSonicSonici3
TrimLTPremierBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$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$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$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$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,170$3,120$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-914-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182014
ModelSonici3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length159.8 in157.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.2,635 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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