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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSonicLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $15,832 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Sunroof 850   995  
Alloy Wheel Package   995    
Bluetooth cell phone link   460    
Satellite radio   461 461  
Premium Package     1,200  
Fog lights     314  
Sunroof 748   829  
Alloy Wheel Package   866    
Bluetooth cell phone link   345    
Satellite radio   346 346  
Premium Package     1,217  
Fog lights     204  
Options (change) 850 1,916 2,970 0
Options (change) 748 1,557 2,596 0
Destination 795 750 750 750
Total Price $18,310 $22,661 $28,815 $32,345
Total Invoice $17,375 $21,233 $26,879 $30,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,338
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSonicLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM5M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$18,310$22,661$28,815$32,345
Adjustments for Features0-555-3,030-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$22,106$25,785$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,679$6,484
Total Invoice$17,375$21,233$26,879$30,192
Adjustments for Features0-520-2,826-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$20,713$24,053$26,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,340$5,974

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSonicLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
HD radio   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,895$2,450$4,925$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$3,030$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-520-2,826-3,505

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length173.1 in186.4 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Alloy Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested52555%
Total Not Requested42545%

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