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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,770

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $85,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $78,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSonicSonicSLSL
TrimLTZRSSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $96,395 $130,609
Dusk Package 2,030      
Metal pedals 105      
Wood trim       0
Dusk Package 1,847      
Metal pedals 92      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,135 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,939 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $21,195 $20,770 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $20,087 $19,773 $98,570 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,379
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSonicSonicSLSL
TrimLTZRSSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$21,195$20,770$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features00-18,700-19,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$20,770$87,125$124,165
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$20,087$19,773$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features00-17,418-18,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,087$19,773$81,152$115,683
Cost Above Minimum$314$0$0$34,531

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSonicSonicSLSL
TrimLTZRSSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
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
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$2,720$21,420$22,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$18,700$19,750
Value of Feature Adjustments00-17,418-18,401

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModelSonicSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in100.8 in
Length173.1 in180.4 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.910.2 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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