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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $26,621 $30,453
Dusk Package 1,715      
Sunroof 850 850 800  
Floor mats     210 210
Rear spoiler     405 405
Dusk Package 1,561      
Sunroof 774 774 708  
Floor mats     159 159
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 2,565 850 1,415 615
Options (change) 2,335 774 1,211 503
Destination 875 875 835 835
Total Price $23,220 $21,820 $30,820 $34,140
Total Invoice $22,001 $20,739 $28,667 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,338
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT-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$23,220$21,820$30,820$34,140
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-2,785-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,195$21,820$28,035$29,280
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$22,001$20,739$28,667$31,791
Adjustments for Features-9710-2,590-4,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,030$20,739$26,077$27,265
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$1,188

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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
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$2,120$1,095$3,880$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$2,785$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-2,590-4,526

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016
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 Weight2,734 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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