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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: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $15,832 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Sunroof 850   800  
Cold Weather Package   500    
Navigation Package   580    
Convenience Package   1,350    
Floor mats   225 225 225
Sunroof 748   708  
Cold Weather Package   443    
Navigation Package   513    
Convenience Package   1,194    
Floor mats   175 175 175
Options (change) 850 2,655 1,025 225
Options (change) 748 2,325 883 175
Destination 795 885 885 885
Total Price $18,310 $29,000 $30,480 $33,800
Total Invoice $17,375 $26,939 $28,389 $31,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,025
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,310$29,000$30,480$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,810-4,185-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$25,190$26,295$27,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105$2,350
Total Invoice$17,375$26,939$28,389$31,513
Adjustments for Features0-3,539-3,898-5,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$23,400$24,491$25,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,091$2,277

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
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   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,145$4,955$5,330$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810$4,185$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,539-3,898-5,836

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.1 in191.9 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height59.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,728 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 Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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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