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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: $19,380

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,605

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTPremierSilver EditionLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $36,630 $40,240
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $33,927 $37,264
Convenience Package 650      
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof   850 1,000  
Floor mats     200 200
4.0L V6       0
Convenience Package 592      
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof   774 867  
Floor mats     163 163
4.0L V6       0
Options (change) 710 910 1,200 200
Options (change) 647 829 1,030 163
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $19,380 $21,580 $38,655 $41,265
Total Invoice $18,605 $20,707 $35,782 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,591
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTPremierSilver EditionLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$19,380$21,580$38,655$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,035-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,380$20,530$32,620$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$1,495
Total Invoice$18,605$20,707$35,782$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,008-5,586-6,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,605$19,699$30,196$31,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,094$0$1,428

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTPremierSilver EditionLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$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$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
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 changer, in-dash  $325$325
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,595$3,645$8,630$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,035$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,008-5,586-6,628

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length159.8 in192.3 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,447 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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