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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: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $18,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202020202020202020202020
ModelSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimRSXLEHybrid XLELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,095 $39,600 $41,000 $43,650 $45,050 $46,850 $48,250
Forward collision warning 395            
Cargo net 60 49 49 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 140 249 249 249 249 249 249
Sunroof 850            
Floor mats   229 229 229 229 229 229
Forward collision warning 359            
Cargo net 55 35 35 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145 145 145 145 145
Sunroof 774            
Floor mats   139 139 139 139 139 139
Options (change) 1,445 527 527 527 527 527 527
Options (change) 1,315 319 319 319 319 319 319
Destination 875 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $22,415 $41,302 $42,702 $45,352 $46,752 $48,552 $49,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,129
Model Year2016202020202020202020202020
ModelSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimRSXLEHybrid XLELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T8CVTT8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$22,415$41,302$42,702$45,352$46,752$48,552$49,952
Adjustments for Features0-8,435-8,010-9,760-9,410-11,135-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,415$32,867$34,692$35,592$37,342$37,417$39,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,725$4,475$4,550$6,300

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016202020202020202020202020
ModelSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimRSXLEHybrid XLELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 $1300 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25      
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300      
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350      
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200      
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0      
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25$25
Digital instruments$0      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Total Value of Features$3,370$11,805$11,380$13,130$12,780$14,505$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,435$8,010$9,760$9,410$11,135$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305-280-322-301-343-323

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162020
ModelSonicHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length159.0 in194.9 in
Width68.3 in76.0 in
Height59.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.048.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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