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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: $16,680

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152020202020202020
ModelSonicSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZRSStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,855 $18,235 $19,945 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Forward collision warning   395 395        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Forward collision warning   348 348        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 395 395 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 0 348 348 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $16,680 $19,455 $21,165 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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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: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,046
Model Year2015201520152020202020202020
ModelSonicSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZRSStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM5M6M6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$16,680$19,455$21,165$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,400-8,555-8,555-10,255-10,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,680$18,205$18,765$21,145$24,135$31,435$39,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$2,085$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2015201520152020202020202020
ModelSonicSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTLTZRSStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack   $0   
54 kWh battery pack    $0  
75 kWh battery pack     $0 
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD player$125      
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50      
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
Range alert   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$1,995$3,245$4,395$10,550$10,550$12,250$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,400$8,555$8,555$10,255$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,188-2,2821,8151,6491,5501,300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152020
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.3,555 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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