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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicElantraElantraElantra
TrimLTZValue EditionSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $19,850 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $15,832 $19,172 $20,906 $21,078
Sunroof 850      
Floor mats   125 125 125
Sunroof 748      
Floor mats   100 100 100
Options (change) 850 125 125 125
Options (change) 748 100 100 100
Destination 795 835 835 835
Total Price $18,310 $20,810 $22,760 $23,060
Total Invoice $17,375 $20,107 $21,841 $22,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $408
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicElantraElantraElantra
TrimLTZValue EditionSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$18,310$20,810$22,760$23,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-2,155-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$18,405$20,605$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200$775
Total Invoice$17,375$20,107$21,841$22,013
Adjustments for Features0-2,324-2,068-3,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$17,783$19,773$18,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,990$526

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicElantraElantraElantra
TrimLTZValue EditionSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration $50 $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Compass $0 $0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,920$4,325$4,075$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$2,155$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,324-2,068-3,704

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in179.9 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.4 ft3

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