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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: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Convenience Package 650   1,350    
RS Package 800 800      
Fun & Sun Package 550        
Sunroof   850      
Premium Audio Package     990 990  
Convenience Plus Package     1,150    
Floor mats     180 180 180
Fog lights     315 315  
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Sport Package         2,370
Convenience Package 592   1,172    
RS Package 728 728      
Fun & Sun Package 500        
Sunroof   774      
Premium Audio Package     859 859  
Convenience Plus Package     998    
Floor mats     146 146 146
Fog lights     256 256  
Rear spoiler     303 303  
Sport Package         2,056
Options (change) 2,000 1,650 4,360 1,860 2,550
Options (change) 1,820 1,502 3,734 1,564 2,202
Destination 875 875 780 780 780
Total Price $20,570 $22,320 $27,850 $29,390 $28,900
Total Invoice $19,682 $21,380 $25,804 $27,204 $26,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,361
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,570$22,320$27,850$29,390$28,900
Adjustments for Features00-685-2,335-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$22,320$27,165$27,055$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$110$0$1,110
Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$25,804$27,204$26,679
Adjustments for Features00-635-2,161-679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$25,169$25,043$26,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$126$0$957

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Compass$0$0 $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,995$1,995$2,680$4,330$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$685$2,335$735
Value of Feature Adjustments00-635-2,161-679

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,181 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested24519%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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