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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: $20,735

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,833

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicWRXWRX
TrimLTPremierLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $28,601 $37,750
Convenience Package 650      
RS Package 800 800    
Fun & Sun Package 550      
Metal pedals 105 105    
Cargo net 60 60 55 55
Sunroof   850    
Convenience Package 592      
RS Package 728 728    
Fun & Sun Package 500      
Metal pedals 96 96    
Cargo net 55 55 36 36
Sunroof   774    
Options (change) 2,165 1,815 55 55
Options (change) 1,971 1,653 36 36
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $20,735 $22,485 $31,245 $40,845
Total Invoice $19,833 $21,531 $29,432 $38,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,439
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicWRXWRX
TrimLTPremierLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,735$22,485$31,245$40,845
Adjustments for Features00-3,355-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,735$22,485$27,890$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$6,965
Total Invoice$19,833$21,531$29,432$38,581
Adjustments for Features00-3,160-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,833$21,531$26,272$32,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$6,651

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelSonicSonicWRXWRX
TrimLTPremierLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,445$4,800$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,355$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,160-5,658

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182016
ModelSonicWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length173.9 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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