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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,660

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,025

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSonicPathfinder
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $15,865 $17,365 $29,290
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,497 $27,444
Floor mats     200
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 0 0 200
Options (change) 0 0 163
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $16,660 $18,160 $30,315
Total Invoice $16,025 $17,292 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,278
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSonicPathfinder
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17245/75-16
Total Price$16,660$18,160$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,660$17,260$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$16,025$17,292$28,432
Adjustments for Features0-857-2,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,025$16,435$26,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSonicPathfinder
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,150$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-857-2,129

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length159.0 in192.3 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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