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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $27,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $25,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 375 0 720 720 720
Options (change) 330 0 670 670 670
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $44,095 $56,395 $69,095
Total Invoice $15,587 $16,627 $41,070 $52,509 $64,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,063
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$16,235$17,460$44,095$56,395$69,095
Adjustments for Features0-475-9,040-11,040-12,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$35,055$45,355$56,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$10,300$21,060
Total Invoice$15,587$16,627$41,070$52,509$64,320
Adjustments for Features0-452-8,420-10,279-12,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,587$16,175$32,650$42,230$52,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$588$0$9,580$19,587

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTLTZSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row   $-300$-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
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 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$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,125$10,690$12,690$14,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$9,040$11,040$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-8,420-10,279-12,083

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in95.7 in
Length173.1 in162.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 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
14.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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