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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: $13,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $15,832 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Sunroof 850 0 0  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof 748 0 0  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Options (change) 850 486 486 486
Options (change) 748 389 389 389
Destination 795 765 765 765
Total Price $18,310 $32,106 $37,556 $57,251
Total Invoice $17,375 $28,305 $33,102 $50,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,409
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$18,310$32,106$37,556$57,251
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-3,810-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$29,246$33,746$50,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,595
Total Invoice$17,375$28,305$33,102$50,434
Adjustments for Features0-2,521-3,358-5,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$25,784$29,744$44,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960$19,003

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicISISIS
TrimLTZ250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,745$4,605$5,555$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$3,810$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,521-3,358-5,647

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
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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