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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: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SV2.5 SRVC-T SR2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $25,550 $26,550 $30,900 $29,990 $34,250
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375            
Floor mats     235 245 245 235 235
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330            
Floor mats     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 375 0 235 245 245 235 235
Options (change) 330 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $26,760 $27,770 $32,120 $31,200 $35,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,798
Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SV2.5 SRVC-T SR2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4188hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$16,235$17,460$26,760$27,770$32,120$31,200$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,110-2,535-3,285-5,060-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$23,650$25,235$28,835$26,140$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,585$5,185$2,490$5,050

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220212021202120212021
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ2.5 SV2.5 SRVC-T SR2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
CVT  $1000  $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  $125$125
Rear air vents     $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Compass     $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$1,370$1,845$4,480$3,905$4,655$6,430$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,110$2,535$3,285$5,060$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-113-89-100-158-186

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122021
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length173.1 in192.9 in
Width68.3 in72.9 in
Height59.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

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

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 2.5 Platinum

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

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