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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: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,284

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSonicSonicCruze
TrimLTLTZLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $16,525
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $15,864
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,070 1,260 925
Connectivity Package     275
Floor mats     80
Temporary spare tire     100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,027 1,197 814
Connectivity Package     242
Floor mats     70
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 1,070 1,260 1,380
Options (change) 1,027 1,197 1,214
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $16,930 $18,720 $18,655
Total Invoice $16,284 $17,824 $17,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,448
Model Year201220122011
ModelSonicSonicCruze
TrimLTLTZLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4136hp 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$18,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,930$17,670$18,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0
Total Invoice$16,284$17,824$17,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,284$16,824$17,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122011
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
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Power mirrors$150$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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,675$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
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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