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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: $20,970

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $76,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,965

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $70,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008200820082008
ModelSonicSonicSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZRSSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Dusk Package 1,715          
Metal pedals 95          
Wood trim         0 0
Dusk Package 1,561          
Metal pedals 86          
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 1,810 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,647 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $22,465 $20,970 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $21,313 $19,965 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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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: $59,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,203
Model Year201620162008200820082008
ModelSonicSonicSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZRSSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6M6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$22,465$20,970$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-16,785-18,485-17,635-18,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,365$20,970$80,690$118,190$115,140$172,090
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$21,313$19,965$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features-1,0440-15,636-17,224-16,433-17,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,269$19,965$75,168$110,127$107,291$160,263
Cost Above Minimum$304$0$0$34,959$32,123$85,095

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620162008200820082008
ModelSonicSonicSLSLSLSL
TrimLTZRSSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key   $250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$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$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,870$2,770$19,555$21,255$20,405$21,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$16,785$18,485$17,635$18,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0440-15,636-17,224-16,433-17,308

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelSonicSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in100.8 in
Length173.1 in178.5 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,734 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 ft37.3 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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