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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: $22,690

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $19,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelSonicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimRSLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $39,400 $46,100 $51,200
Forward collision warning 395      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 850 1,400 1,400  
4WD     1,775  
Class III trailer hitch     650  
Driver Confidence II Package     475  
Forward collision warning 348      
Engine-block heater 66 91 91 91
Sunroof 748 1,274 1,274  
4WD     1,731  
Class III trailer hitch     592  
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 1,320 1,500 4,400 100
Options (change) 1,162 1,365 4,120 91
Destination 825 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $22,690 $42,095 $51,695 $52,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,540
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelSonicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimRSLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$22,690$42,095$51,695$52,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,760-12,885-13,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,690$35,335$38,810$39,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475$4,075

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelSonicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimRSLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0 $0
4WD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,720$9,480$15,605$15,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,760$12,885$13,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-1,325-321

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152021
ModelSonicTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in120.9 in
Length159.0 in204.3 in
Width68.3 in78.6 in
Height59.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.058.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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