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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: $20,720

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,894

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $16,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,083 $42,020
Convenience Package 650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Convenience Package 592  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,344  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 2,050 700
Options (change) 1,936 645
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,720 $38,645
Total Invoice $19,894 $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: $15,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,875
Model Year20182017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$20,720$38,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,720$36,090
Total Invoice$19,894$36,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,894$33,769

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelSonici3
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
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 
Digital instruments $0
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$3,770$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,391

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,848 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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