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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: $22,000

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,882

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelSonicOutbackOutback
TrimRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,325 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $19,309 $21,939 $26,460
Sunroof 850 1,445 1,445
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof 748 1,203 1,203
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Options (change) 850 5,845 4,845
Options (change) 748 5,259 4,410
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $22,000 $29,915 $33,915
Total Invoice $20,882 $27,973 $31,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,519
Model Year201420122012
ModelSonicOutbackOutback
TrimRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,000$29,915$33,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,820-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,000$26,095$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$20,882$27,973$31,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,572-4,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,882$24,401$27,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,793

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420122012
ModelSonicOutbackOutback
TrimRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$5,065$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,820$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,572-4,451

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelSonicOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length159.0 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 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 in39.3 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 Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested217550%
Total Not Requested216550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested162547%
Total Not Requested185053%

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