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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelSonicSonicBRZBRZBRZ
TrimLTLTZPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $25,395 $27,395 $27,690
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $24,234 $26,019 $26,293
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375        
Fog lights     390    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330        
Fog lights     292    
Options (change) 375 0 390 0 0
Options (change) 330 0 292 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $26,580 $28,190 $28,485
Total Invoice $15,587 $16,627 $25,321 $26,814 $27,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,535
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelSonicSonicBRZBRZBRZ
TrimLTLTZPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp H4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6196, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$16,235$17,460$26,580$28,190$28,485
Adjustments for Features0-475-850-2,830-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$25,730$25,360$25,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$370$0$295
Total Invoice$15,587$16,627$25,321$26,814$27,088
Adjustments for Features0-452-810-2,692-2,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,587$16,175$24,511$24,122$24,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$588$389$0$275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelSonicSonicBRZBRZBRZ
TrimLTLTZPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
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   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Total Value of Features$1,045$1,520$1,895$3,875$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$850$2,830$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-810-2,692-2,691

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122016
ModelSonicBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length173.1 in166.7 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft36.9 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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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