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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: $16,230

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,613

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $2,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelSonicElantraElantra
TrimLSGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $15,345 $20,595
Base Invoice $14,683 $14,918 $19,727
Cargo net 60 50 50
Preferred Package   1,850  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo net 55 41 41
Preferred Package   1,684  
6-speed shiftable automatic   954  
Floor mats   76 76
Options (change) 60 2,995 145
Options (change) 55 2,755 117
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $16,230 $19,115 $21,515
Total Invoice $15,613 $18,448 $20,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,336
Model Year201820122012
ModelSonicElantraElantra
TrimLSGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG28/38 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$16,230$19,115$21,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,230$17,660$17,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25
Total Invoice$15,613$18,448$20,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,404-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,613$17,044$16,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201820122012
ModelSonicElantraElantra
TrimLSGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Power mirrors $150$150
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$50
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,595$3,050$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,404-3,670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,773 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150No
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested110547%

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