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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $15,832 $26,389 $31,186
Sunroof 850    
Sunroof 748    
Options (change) 850 0 0
Options (change) 748 0 0
Destination 795 590 590
Total Price $18,310 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $17,375 $26,979 $31,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,676
Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,310$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,185-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$28,395$32,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$17,375$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,928-2,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$25,051$28,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,872

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicISIS
TrimLTZ250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,595$3,780$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,928-2,853

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.5 in
Length173.1 in180.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height59.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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