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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicCivicCivic
TrimLTZEX-LSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $22,105 $22,555
Base Invoice $15,832 $20,540 $20,956
Sunroof 850    
Sunroof 748    
Options (change) 850 0 0
Options (change) 748 0 0
Destination 795 790 790
Total Price $18,310 $22,895 $23,345
Total Invoice $17,375 $21,330 $21,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,070
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicCivicCivic
TrimLTZEX-LSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$18,310$22,895$23,345
Adjustments for Features0-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$21,945$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400
Total Invoice$17,375$21,330$21,746
Adjustments for Features0-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$20,445$21,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,301

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicCivicCivic
TrimLTZEX-LSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,275$2,225$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length173.1 in177.3 in
Width68.3 in69.0 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.5 ft3

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