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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,365 $27,395 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $16,497 $25,761 $28,473 $31,227
Sunroof 850      
Moonroof Package   1,695    
Sunroof 748      
Moonroof Package   1,413    
Options (change) 850 1,695 0 0
Options (change) 748 1,413 0 0
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $19,010 $29,940 $31,245 $34,245
Total Invoice $18,040 $28,024 $29,323 $32,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,162
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$19,010$29,940$31,245$34,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,220-7,095-7,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$23,720$24,150$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430$2,930
Total Invoice$18,040$28,024$29,323$32,077
Adjustments for Features0-5,822-6,659-7,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$22,202$22,664$24,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$462$2,761

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass $0  
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,995$8,215$9,090$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,220$7,095$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,822-6,659-7,114

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelSonicOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in108.1 in
Length159.0 in189.6 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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