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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelSonicSonicISISIS
TrimLTZRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Dusk Package 1,715        
Cargo net 60 60 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 140 140 99 99 99
Sunroof 850 850 0 0  
Metal pedals 95        
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Dusk Package 1,561        
Cargo net 55 55 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 127 127 59 59 59
Sunroof 774 774 0 0  
Metal pedals 86        
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Options (change) 2,860 1,050 999 999 644
Options (change) 2,603 956 729 729 483
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Total Price $23,515 $22,020 $32,619 $38,069 $57,409
Total Invoice $22,269 $20,921 $28,645 $33,442 $50,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,442
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelSonicSonicISISIS
TrimLTZRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T6T8
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)215/45-18205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$23,515$22,020$32,619$38,069$57,409
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-1,460-2,410-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,415$22,020$31,159$35,659$52,599
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$22,269$20,921$28,645$33,442$50,528
Adjustments for Features-1,0420-1,282-2,117-4,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,227$20,921$27,363$31,325$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$0$3,962$18,932

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelSonicSonicISISIS
TrimLTZRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150    
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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
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
Compass$0$0   
Digital instruments$0$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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
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
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75$75  $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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,220$2,120$3,580$4,530$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$1,460$2,410$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-1,282-2,117-4,233

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,734 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 surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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