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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,980

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $15,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,903

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelSonicTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,850 $34,005 $36,505
Base Invoice $16,958 $32,305 $34,680
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,335    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Cargo net 60    
Sunroof 850 1,400 1,400
Cargo cover   140 140
Heated front seats   250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,268    
Engine-block heater 66 68 68
Cargo net 53    
Sunroof 748 1,274 1,274
Cargo cover   127 127
Heated front seats   228  
Options (change) 2,320 1,865 1,615
Options (change) 2,135 1,697 1,469
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $20,980 $36,765 $39,015
Total Invoice $19,903 $34,897 $37,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,548
Model Year201320162016
ModelSonicTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$20,980$36,765$39,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,980$33,135$34,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$19,903$34,897$37,044
Adjustments for Features0-3,446-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,903$31,451$32,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320162016
ModelSonicTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,395$6,025$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,446-4,420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132016
ModelSonicTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length159.0 in203.7 in
Width68.3 in78.5 in
Height59.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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