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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $16,497 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Cold Weather Package   60    
Floor mats   185 275  
Satellite radio   449 449  
Heated front seats     440  
Cargo cover       90
Sunroof 748 680 680 680
Cold Weather Package   48    
Floor mats   120 180  
Satellite radio   359 359  
Heated front seats     352  
Cargo cover       72
Options (change) 850 1,544 2,014 940
Options (change) 748 1,207 1,571 752
Destination 795 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $19,010 $31,699 $35,659 $39,535
Total Invoice $18,040 $28,193 $31,597 $35,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,587
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$19,010$31,699$35,659$39,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,885-5,985-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$28,814$29,674$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$860$3,236
Total Invoice$18,040$28,193$31,597$35,099
Adjustments for Features0-2,566-5,303-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$25,627$26,294$28,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$2,827

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTZSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,195$5,080$8,180$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885$5,985$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,566-5,303-6,645

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length159.0 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height59.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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