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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,385

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $16,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $16,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSonicLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $30,170
Base Invoice $15,832 $28,963
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 850  
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Leather Group   2,535
Engine-block heater 66 44
Sunroof 748  
Rear side airbags   308
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Leather Group   2,434
Options (change) 925 4,130
Options (change) 814 3,838
Destination 795 875
Total Price $18,385 $35,175
Total Invoice $17,441 $33,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,668
Model Year20122012
ModelSonicLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4hp
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$18,385$35,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,385$30,405
Total Invoice$17,441$33,676
Adjustments for Features0-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,441$29,109

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicLaCrosse
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,620$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,567

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.7 in
Length173.1 in196.9 in
Width68.3 in73.1 in
Height59.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested220087%

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