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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: $8,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $23,337 $27,221
Dusk Package 1,715      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Technology Package       2,000
Rear spoiler       370
Dusk Package 1,561      
Sunroof 774 774 738  
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Technology Package       1,735
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 2,565 850 3,985 3,145
Options (change) 2,335 774 3,469 2,684
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $23,220 $21,820 $29,860 $33,220
Total Invoice $22,001 $20,739 $27,501 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,197
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,220$21,820$29,860$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-2,785-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,195$21,820$27,075$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$2,535
Total Invoice$22,001$20,739$27,501$30,600
Adjustments for Features-9710-2,565-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,030$20,739$24,936$27,275
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$2,339

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltima
TrimLTZRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$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$0 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver 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$0 
Total Value of Features$2,370$1,345$4,130$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$2,785$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-2,565-3,325

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162009
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 Weight2,734 lb.3,146 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.3 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 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested222550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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