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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,570

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,572

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicSentraSentraSentra
TrimLTZSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $15,832 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
Sunroof 850      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260      
Style Package   750    
Heated front seats   300    
Floor mats   180 180 180
Fog lights   315    
Premium Package       1,130
Sunroof 748      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197      
Style Package   664    
Heated front seats   266    
Floor mats   148 148 148
Fog lights   228    
Premium Package       1,000
Options (change) 2,110 1,545 180 1,310
Options (change) 1,945 1,306 148 1,148
Destination 795 835 835 835
Total Price $19,570 $20,930 $21,425 $24,315
Total Invoice $18,572 $19,773 $20,378 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $948
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicSentraSentraSentra
TrimLTZSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$19,570$20,930$21,425$24,315
Adjustments for Features-550-20-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,515$20,930$21,405$20,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$865$0
Total Invoice$18,572$19,773$20,378$23,046
Adjustments for Features-520-19-3,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,520$19,773$20,359$19,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$891$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicSentraSentraSentra
TrimLTZSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$2,945$2,890$2,910$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0$20$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-19-3,578

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelSonicSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height59.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125084%
Total Not Requested23016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

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