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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $15,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelSonicSonicISISIS
TrimLTZRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Dusk Package 2,030        
Sunroof 850 850      
Cargo net 60 60 64 64 64
All-weather floor mats 140 140 109 109 109
Metal pedals 105        
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Dusk Package 1,847        
Sunroof 748 748      
Cargo net 53 53 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 123 123 65 65 65
Metal pedals 92        
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Options (change) 3,185 1,050 2,613 2,613 173
Options (change) 2,863 924 2,349 2,349 104
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $22,245 $21,820 $37,283 $43,708 $62,348
Total Invoice $21,011 $20,697 $34,654 $40,627 $57,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,833
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelSonicSonicISISIS
TrimLTZRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$22,245$21,820$37,283$43,708$62,348
Adjustments for Features00-2,285-3,935-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$21,820$34,998$39,773$57,238
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$4,775$22,240
Total Invoice$21,011$20,697$34,654$40,627$57,988
Adjustments for Features00-2,124-3,658-4,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,011$20,697$32,530$36,969$53,235
Cost Above Minimum$314$0$0$4,439$20,705

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelSonicSonicISISIS
TrimLTZRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
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$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,720$4,005$5,655$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,285$3,935$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,124-3,658-4,753

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
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 Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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