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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,989

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicLaCrosse
TrimLTZRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $30,170
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $28,963
Dusk Package 1,715    
Cargo net 60 60  
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium 1 Group     3,280
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Rear side airbags     350
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Dusk Package 1,561    
Cargo net 55 55  
Engine-block heater 68 68 44
All-weather floor mats 127 127 123
Sunroof 774 774  
Premium 1 Group     3,149
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Rear side airbags     308
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Options (change) 2,840 1,125 5,015
Options (change) 2,585 1,024 4,676
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $23,495 $22,095 $36,060
Total Invoice $22,251 $20,989 $34,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,644
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicLaCrosse
TrimLTZRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,495$22,095$36,060
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,470$22,095$32,005
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0
Total Invoice$22,251$20,989$34,514
Adjustments for Features-9710-3,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,280$20,989$30,633
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicLaCrosse
TrimLTZRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0$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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,970$1,945$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-3,881

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,734 lb.3,836 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 Volume14.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested167552%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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