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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,410

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,459

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelSonicImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimPremier2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $21,595 $28,095 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $18,931 $20,517 $26,479 $27,405 $35,379
RS Package 800        
Cargo net 60 55 55 55 55
Sunroof 850 1,000      
Metal pedals 105        
RS Package 728        
Cargo net 55 36 36 36 36
Sunroof 774 888      
Metal pedals 96        
Options (change) 1,815 1,055 55 55 55
Options (change) 1,653 924 36 36 36
Destination 875 750 750 750 750
Total Price $22,410 $23,400 $28,900 $29,900 $38,250
Total Invoice $21,459 $22,191 $27,265 $28,191 $36,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,043
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelSonicImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimPremier2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$22,410$23,400$28,900$29,900$38,250
Adjustments for Features-325-2,2000-1,400-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,085$21,200$28,900$28,500$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,700$7,300$14,000
Total Invoice$21,459$22,191$27,265$28,191$36,165
Adjustments for Features-311-2,0860-1,320-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,148$20,105$27,265$26,871$33,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,160$6,766$13,176

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelSonicImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimPremier2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass$0    
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0    
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,925$2,725$4,125$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$2,200$0$1,400$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-311-2,0860-1,320-2,884

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20172012
ModelSonicImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.1 in
Length173.9 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height59.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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