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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: $19,380

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,605

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTPremierSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Convenience Package 650          
Cargo net 60 60 49 49 49 49
Sunroof   850        
Floor mats     315 315 315 315
Wiper de-icer         60  
Leather Package         2,305  
Convenience Package 592          
Cargo net 55 55 34 34 34 34
Sunroof   774        
Floor mats     200 200 200 200
Wiper de-icer         53  
Leather Package         2,121  
Options (change) 710 910 364 364 2,729 364
Options (change) 647 829 234 234 2,408 234
Destination 875 875 810 810 810 810
Total Price $19,380 $21,580 $34,019 $36,919 $42,254 $45,544
Total Invoice $18,605 $20,707 $31,031 $33,679 $38,835 $41,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,354
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTPremierSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$19,380$21,580$34,019$36,919$42,254$45,544
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,560-6,535-6,935-8,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,380$20,530$28,459$30,384$35,319$37,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$1,925$6,860$8,725
Total Invoice$18,605$20,707$31,031$33,679$38,835$41,642
Adjustments for Features0-1,008-5,072-5,961-6,374-7,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,605$19,699$25,959$27,718$32,461$33,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,094$0$1,759$6,502$8,039

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLTPremierSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power liftgate  $350$350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,995$7,505$8,480$8,880$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,560$6,535$6,935$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,008-5,072-5,961-6,374-7,644

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length159.8 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height59.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,947 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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