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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: $19,940

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTPremierStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Driver Confidence Package 495 495          
Convenience Package 875            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Confidence Package 450 450          
Convenience Package 796            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,370 495 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,246 450 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 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 $19,940 $21,165 $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: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,458
Model Year2018201820192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTPremierStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1A1A1
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$19,940$21,165$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features00-6,530-6,530-6,530-8,230-8,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,940$21,165$23,170$28,070$32,170$36,370$46,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2018201820192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimLTPremierStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
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 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Aux input$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
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
Compass$0$0     
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0     
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$2,270$2,270$8,800$8,800$8,800$10,500$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,530$6,530$6,530$8,230$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments001,3851,1891,0631,163950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182019
ModelSonicModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length173.9 in184.8 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 Volume14.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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