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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,480

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,696

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelSonicSonicRainier
TrimLTPremierCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $31,550
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $29,499
Convenience Package 650   150
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Cargo net 60 60  
Sunroof   850  
Luxury Package     225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     890
Side curtain airbags     495
Convenience Package 592   125
Engine-block heater 91 91 42
Cargo net 55 55  
Sunroof   774  
Luxury Package     187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     739
Side curtain airbags     411
Options (change) 810 1,010 1,810
Options (change) 738 920 1,504
Destination 875 875 735
Total Price $19,480 $21,680 $34,095
Total Invoice $18,696 $20,798 $31,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,290
Model Year201820182007
ModelSonicSonicRainier
TrimLTPremierCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionM5M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/65-17
Total Price$19,480$21,680$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,480$20,630$28,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$18,696$20,798$31,738
Adjustments for Features0-1,007-4,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,696$19,791$26,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year201820182007
ModelSonicSonicRainier
TrimLTPremierCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$3,020$4,070$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,007-4,752

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20182007
ModelSonicRainier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.0 in
Length159.8 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in75.4 in
Height59.7 in74.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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