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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: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelSonicAltimaAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $18,931 $23,337 $27,221
RS Package 800    
Sunroof 850 850  
Sport Package   1,490  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Technology Package     2,000
Rear spoiler     370
RS Package 728    
Sunroof 774 738  
Sport Package   1,293  
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Technology Package     1,735
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 1,650 2,515 3,145
Options (change) 1,502 2,165 2,684
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $22,245 $28,390 $33,220
Total Invoice $21,308 $26,197 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,933
Model Year201720092009
ModelSonicAltimaAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,245$28,390$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,155$28,390$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280
Total Invoice$21,308$26,197$30,600
Adjustments for Features-1,0440-4,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,264$26,197$26,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720092009
ModelSonicAltimaAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$2,520$1,430$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0440-4,191

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172009
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

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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