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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,515

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Convenience Package 650        
Driver Confidence Package 495 495      
RS Package 800 800      
Sunroof   850      
Technology Package     1,280    
Floor mats     235 235 235
Rear spoiler     405 405 405
Convenience Package 592        
Driver Confidence Package 450 450      
RS Package 728 728      
Sunroof   774      
Technology Package     0    
Floor mats     0 0 0
Rear spoiler     344 344 344
Options (change) 1,945 2,145 1,920 640 640
Options (change) 1,770 1,952 344 344 344
Destination 875 875 885 885 885
Total Price $20,515 $22,815 $28,590 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,626
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,515$22,815$28,590$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,560-2,835-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,515$21,915$25,030$27,685$30,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$2,655$5,295

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100 $100
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 $100
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,345$3,245$5,905$5,180$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,560$2,835$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-153-114-223

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in191.9 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height59.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested142553%
Total Not Requested125047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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