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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $23,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $21,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelSonicSonicRCRCRC
TrimLTZRS200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Dusk Package 1,715        
Cargo net 60 60 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 140 140 110 110 110
Sunroof 850 850 1,100 1,100 1,100
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
235/40VR19     795   795
Rear spoiler     399 399 399
Fog lights     410 410 410
Dusk Package 1,561        
Cargo net 55 55 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 127 127 65 65 65
Sunroof 774 774 1,012 1,012 1,012
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
235/40VR19     732   732
Rear spoiler     280 280 280
Fog lights     376 376 376
Options (change) 2,765 1,050 5,869 2,084 5,579
Options (change) 2,517 956 5,256 1,772 4,988
Destination 875 875 975 975 975
Total Price $23,420 $22,020 $46,999 $45,829 $49,564
Total Invoice $22,183 $20,921 $43,576 $42,523 $45,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,875
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelSonicSonicRCRCRC
TrimLTZRS200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,420$22,020$46,999$45,829$49,564
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-5,670-5,095-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$22,020$41,329$40,734$43,794
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$595$0$3,060
Total Invoice$22,183$20,921$43,576$42,523$45,962
Adjustments for Features-9710-5,257-4,727-5,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,212$20,921$38,319$37,796$40,611
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$523$0$2,815

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelSonicSonicRCRCRC
TrimLTZRS200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation app  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Digital instruments$0$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
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 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,370$2,345$8,015$7,440$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$5,670$5,095$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-5,257-4,727-5,351

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
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 Weight2,734 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 Volume14.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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