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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: $7,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $15,832 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Sunroof 850     850
Sport Package   1,300    
Stability control   900 900  
Floor mats   175 175 110
Convenience Package       1,300
Sunroof 748     738
Sport Package   1,127    
Stability control   780 780  
Floor mats   137 137 84
Convenience Package       1,127
Options (change) 850 2,375 1,075 2,260
Options (change) 748 2,044 917 1,949
Destination 795 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $18,310 $27,540 $30,440 $26,085
Total Invoice $17,375 $25,420 $28,177 $24,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,310$27,540$30,440$26,085
Adjustments for Features0-235-4,210-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$27,305$26,230$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$890$0
Total Invoice$17,375$25,420$28,177$24,175
Adjustments for Features0-217-3,897-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$25,203$24,280$23,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,718$795$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50 
Satellite radio$200 $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass  $0 
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,195$2,430$6,405$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$4,210$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-3,897-690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.1 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested69565%

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