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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006200620062006
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $15,832 $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Sunroof 850   900      
Special Edition Premium Package   1,300        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800 800    
Satellite radio   350 350 350 350 350
Floor mats   160 160 160 160 160
Fog lights   290 300      
Sport Package       1,250    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800 800
Sunroof 748   780      
Special Edition Premium Package   1,127        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694 694    
Satellite radio   304 304 304 304 304
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Fog lights   241 248      
Sport Package       1,085    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694 694
Options (change) 850 2,900 2,510 3,360 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 748 2,485 2,145 2,896 1,117 1,117
Destination 795 605 605 605 605 605
Total Price $18,310 $23,105 $27,065 $27,565 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $17,375 $21,421 $25,049 $25,327 $27,062 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,876
Model Year201220062006200620062006
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$18,310$23,105$27,065$27,565$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,575-325-3,400-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,435$23,105$24,490$27,240$25,915$28,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,385$4,135$2,810$5,710
Total Invoice$17,375$21,421$25,049$25,327$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-8300-2,383-299-3,139-2,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$21,421$22,666$25,028$23,923$26,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245$3,607$2,502$5,183

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220062006200620062006
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
4-speed automatic  $800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rollover sensor$50     
Stability control$400     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Traction control$100  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
Bluetooth cell phone link$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325$325
CD player$125$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player$50     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Digital instruments$0     
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,945$1,070$3,645$1,395$4,470$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,575$325$3,400$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-2,383-299-3,139-2,539

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length173.1 in192.3 in
Width68.3 in70.4 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Special Edition Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alarm100No
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested182576%
Total Not Requested58524%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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