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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $24,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $22,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicRCRCRC
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,665 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $15,832 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Sunroof 850 1,100 1,100 1,100
Fog lights   410 410 410
Sunroof 748 1,012 1,012 1,012
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 850 1,510 1,510 1,510
Options (change) 748 1,388 1,388 1,388
Destination 795 975 975 975
Total Price $18,310 $42,640 $45,255 $45,495
Total Invoice $17,375 $39,708 $42,139 $42,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,868
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicRCRCRC
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,310$42,640$45,255$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,795-6,495-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$37,845$38,760$40,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$2,855
Total Invoice$17,375$39,708$42,139$42,362
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-6,048-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$35,243$36,091$37,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$848$2,654

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicRCRCRC
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,045$5,840$7,540$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795$6,495$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,465-6,048-4,465

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017
ModelSonicRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in107.5 in
Length173.1 in184.8 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft310.4 ft3

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