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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: $17,400

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $26,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelSonicSonicSonicModel 3
TrimLTLTZRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,780 $17,390 $19,705 $49,000
Forward collision warning 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 200      
MyLink 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000
Forward collision warning 348 348 348  
Rearview camera 176      
MyLink 176      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
Options (change) 795 395 395 1,000
Options (change) 700 348 348 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $17,400 $18,610 $20,925 $43,700

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,705
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelSonicSonicSonicModel 3
TrimLTLTZRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4258hp E
TransmissionM5M5M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$17,400$18,610$20,925$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,975-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,400$17,935$18,950$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$1,550$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelSonicSonicSonicModel 3
TrimLTLTZRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Navigation system   $600
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,820$2,495$3,795$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,975$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-642-1,8781,269

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142017
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.3,550 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 Volume14.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

MyLink
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

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