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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,930

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,284

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSonicCruze
TrimLTLTZLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $16,800
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $16,212
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,070 1,260 995
Connectivity Package     275
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,027 1,197 876
Connectivity Package     242
Options (change) 1,070 1,260 1,270
Options (change) 1,027 1,197 1,118
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $16,930 $18,720 $18,865
Total Invoice $16,284 $17,824 $18,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSonicCruze
TrimLTLTZLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$16,930$18,720$18,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,930$17,670$18,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0
Total Invoice$16,284$17,824$18,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,284$16,824$18,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSonicCruze
TrimLTLTZLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150 
Remote start $150 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$1,475$2,525$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,000-120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length173.1 in181.0 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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