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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicWRXWRXWRX
TrimLTZPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $28,995 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $15,832 $27,309 $29,154 $37,750
Sunroof 850      
Sunroof 748      
Options (change) 850 0 0 0
Options (change) 748 0 0 0
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $18,310 $29,815 $31,815 $40,815
Total Invoice $17,375 $28,129 $29,974 $38,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,096
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicWRXWRXWRX
TrimLTZPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$18,310$29,815$31,815$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-4,780-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$27,410$27,035$33,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0$6,440
Total Invoice$17,375$28,129$29,974$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,269-4,503-6,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$25,860$25,471$31,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$0$6,163

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicWRXWRXWRX
TrimLTZPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$970$3,375$5,750$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$4,780$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,269-4,503-6,936

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
ModelSonicWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length173.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.0 ft3

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