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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: $22,015

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $28,995 $35,510
Dusk Package 2,030      
Forward collision warning 395 395    
Sunroof 850 850    
Floor mats     235 235
Rear spoiler     405 405
Dusk Package 1,847      
Forward collision warning 348 348    
Sunroof 748 748    
Floor mats     0 0
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 3,275 1,245 640 640
Options (change) 2,943 1,096 344 344
Destination 825 825 885 885
Total Price $22,335 $22,015 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,763
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-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)215/45-18205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,335$22,015$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,960-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$21,940$28,560$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$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
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,545$4,430$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,960$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-79-194

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
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 Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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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