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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: $20,020

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,182

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $24,080 $27,660 $28,260
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $22,018 $25,283 $25,831
Convenience Package 650   1,350    
RS Package 800 800      
Sunroof   850   800  
Floor mats     185 185 185
Rear spoiler     395 395 395
Convenience Package 592   1,172    
RS Package 728 728      
Sunroof   774   729  
Floor mats     152 152 152
Rear spoiler     329 329 329
Options (change) 1,450 1,650 1,930 1,380 580
Options (change) 1,320 1,502 1,653 1,210 481
Destination 875 875 790 790 790
Total Price $20,020 $22,320 $26,800 $29,830 $29,630
Total Invoice $19,182 $21,380 $24,461 $27,283 $27,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,399
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,020$22,320$26,800$29,830$29,630
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,060-3,485-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,020$21,420$24,740$26,345$27,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,605$2,605
Total Invoice$19,182$21,380$24,461$27,283$27,102
Adjustments for Features0-862-1,880-3,187-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,182$20,518$22,581$24,096$25,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,336$0$1,515$2,431

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelSonicSonicAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTPremier2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
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$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
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$150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,970$2,870$4,030$5,455$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,060$3,485$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-1,880-3,187-2,090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182013
ModelSonicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,109 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 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 wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50533%

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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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