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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: $17,905

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,210

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $31,745
Base Invoice $16,085 $29,999
Engine-block heater 75 75
Rearview camera 200 450
Engine-block heater 68 66
Rearview camera 182 396
Options (change) 275 525
Options (change) 250 462
Destination 875 775
Total Price $17,905 $33,045
Total Invoice $17,210 $31,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,169
Model Year20162009
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15255/65-18
Total Price$17,905$33,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,905$28,965
Total Invoice$17,210$31,236
Adjustments for Features0-3,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,210$27,379

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162009
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,520$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,857

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162009
ModelSonicTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length159.0 in205.0 in
Width68.3 in78.4 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,720 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.3 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
19.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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