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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,385

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelSonicImpalaImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimLTZLT 3.5LT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $20,830 $23,555 $25,655 $26,330
Base Invoice $15,832 $19,684 $22,280 $24,264 $24,882
Engine-block heater 75 50 50 50 50
Sunroof 850 900 900 900 900
Antilock brakes (ABS)   600      
2LT Equipment Group   740      
Folding second row seats   275      
Satellite radio   325 325   325
Universal garage door opener   100 100   100
Engine-block heater 66 42 42 42 42
Sunroof 748 747 747 747 747
Antilock brakes (ABS)   498      
2LT Equipment Group   614      
Folding second row seats   228      
Satellite radio   270 270   270
Universal garage door opener   83 83   83
Options (change) 925 2,990 1,375 950 1,375
Options (change) 814 2,482 1,142 789 1,142
Destination 795 660 660 660 660
Total Price $18,385 $24,480 $25,590 $27,265 $28,365
Total Invoice $17,441 $22,826 $24,082 $25,713 $26,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,504
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelSonicImpalaImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimLTZLT 3.5LT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4211hp V6242hp V6242hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionM5A4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$18,385$24,480$25,590$27,265$28,365
Adjustments for Features-1250-280-1,855-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,260$24,480$25,310$25,410$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830$930$3,380
Total Invoice$17,441$22,826$24,082$25,713$26,684
Adjustments for Features-1190-263-1,749-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,322$22,826$23,819$23,964$26,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$993$1,138$3,383

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelSonicImpalaImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimLTZLT 3.5LT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Brake assist$50    
Front side airbags$350    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,895$2,770$3,050$4,625$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$280$1,855$505
Value of Feature Adjustments-1190-263-1,749-475

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.5 in
Length173.1 in200.4 in
Width68.3 in72.9 in
Height59.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,554 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Weatherband radio0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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