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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,035

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,355

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSonicSonicXterraXterra
TrimLTLTZSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,865 $17,365 $24,060 $27,340
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,497 $22,804 $25,620
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375      
Technology Package     0 0
X Gear Package     500  
Floor mats     115 115
Cargo cover     85 85
iPod integration     270 270
5-speed automatic     800  
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330      
Technology Package     0 0
X Gear Package     433  
Floor mats     84 84
Cargo cover     63 63
iPod integration     230 230
5-speed automatic     756  
Options (change) 375 0 1,770 470
Options (change) 330 0 1,566 377
Destination 795 795 780 780
Total Price $17,035 $18,160 $26,610 $28,590
Total Invoice $16,355 $17,292 $25,150 $26,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,406
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSonicSonicXterraXterra
TrimLTLTZSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$17,035$18,160$26,610$28,590
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,470-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,035$17,685$25,140$25,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0$300
Total Invoice$16,355$17,292$25,150$26,777
Adjustments for Features0-452-1,389-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,355$16,840$23,761$23,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0$66

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSonicSonicXterraXterra
TrimLTLTZSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,345$3,340$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,470$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-1,389-2,950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122009
ModelSonicXterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length159.0 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%
X Gear Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo net40No
First-aid kit15No
Small cargo box, roof-mounted75No
Total Requested12541%
Total Not Requested18059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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