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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 375 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 330 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $29,700 $34,600 $38,700 $44,600 $54,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,695
Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM5M5A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$16,235$17,460$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features0-475-8,630-8,630-8,630-10,330-10,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$21,070$25,970$30,070$34,270$44,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack  $0    
54 kWh battery pack   $0   
62 kWh battery pack    $0  
75 kWh battery pack     $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
CD player$125$125     
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,420$10,575$10,575$10,575$12,275$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$8,630$8,630$8,630$10,330$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4521,8311,5711,4051,4591,192

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122019
ModelSonicModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length173.1 in184.8 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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