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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,575

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $21,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,687

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicESES
TrimLTPremier350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $35,688 $38,422
Convenience Package 650      
RS Package 800 800    
Driver Confidence Package 495 495    
Cargo net 60 60 64 64
Sunroof   850    
Heated steering wheel     450 450
Heated front seats     640 640
Premium Package     730 730
Rain-sensing wipers     155 155
Lexus Safety System+     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Rear spoiler     319  
Convenience Package 592      
RS Package 728 728    
Driver Confidence Package 450 450    
Cargo net 55 55 38 38
Sunroof   774    
Heated steering wheel     416 416
Heated front seats     588 588
Premium Package     672 672
Rain-sensing wipers     144 144
Lexus Safety System+     460 460
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Rear spoiler     209  
Options (change) 2,005 2,205 3,358 3,039
Options (change) 1,825 2,007 2,987 2,778
Destination 875 875 950 950
Total Price $20,575 $22,875 $42,408 $45,009
Total Invoice $19,687 $21,885 $39,625 $42,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,318
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicESES
TrimLTPremier350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,575$22,875$42,408$45,009
Adjustments for Features0-900-7,085-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,575$21,975$35,323$37,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$2,476
Total Invoice$19,687$21,885$39,625$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-861-6,620-6,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,687$21,024$33,005$35,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0$2,393

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicESES
TrimLTPremier350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$1,670$2,570$8,755$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$7,085$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-6,620-6,752

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182016
ModelSonicES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length173.9 in192.7 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.2 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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