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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: $20,655

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,824

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $32,760
Base Invoice $16,877 $31,122
Convenience Package 650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Cargo net 60  
Cargo cover   140
Remote start   190
Heated front seats   250
Rearview camera   450
Convenience Package 592  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Cargo net 55  
Cargo cover   123
Remote start   167
Heated front seats   220
Rearview camera   396
Options (change) 2,200 1,105
Options (change) 2,072 972
Destination 875 825
Total Price $20,655 $34,690
Total Invoice $19,824 $32,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,026
Model Year20172012
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$20,655$34,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,655$32,510
Total Invoice$19,824$32,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,824$30,850

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20172012
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,995$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,069

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20172012
ModelSonicTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length159.8 in205.0 in
Width68.3 in78.4 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,848 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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