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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,215

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $51,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,098

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $47,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicCLSCLS
TrimLTZRSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $66,309 $88,257
Dusk Package 1,715      
Forward collision warning 395 395    
Sunroof 850 850    
Metal pedals 95      
Lane departure warning     850 850
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Dusk Package 1,561      
Forward collision warning 359 359    
Sunroof 774 774    
Metal pedals 86      
Lane departure warning     791 791
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 3,055 1,245 1,690 850
Options (change) 2,780 1,133 1,572 791
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $23,710 $22,215 $73,865 $96,625
Total Invoice $22,446 $21,098 $68,756 $89,923

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,187
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicCLSCLS
TrimLTZRSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,710$22,215$73,865$96,625
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-9,100-9,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,610$22,215$64,765$86,700
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$22,446$21,098$68,756$89,923
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-8,471-9,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,405$21,098$60,285$80,686
Cost Above Minimum$307$0$0$20,401

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicCLSCLS
TrimLTZRSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Chronometer   $100
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,545$1,445$10,545$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$9,100$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-8,471-9,237

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length173.1 in194.5 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height59.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.3 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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