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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $18,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $16,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSonicCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $15,832 $30,411 $46,872
Sunroof 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   580 580
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Sunroof 748    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Heated front seats   539 539
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 850 2,780 2,780
Options (change) 748 2,584 2,584
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $18,310 $36,475 $54,175
Total Invoice $17,375 $33,990 $50,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,811
Model Year201220182018
ModelSonicCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,310$36,475$54,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,155-9,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$31,320$45,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$17,375$33,990$50,451
Adjustments for Features0-4,804-8,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$29,186$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,809

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelSonicCLACLA
TrimLTZCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,970$7,125$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,155$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,804-8,456

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in182.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height59.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.1 ft3

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