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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelSonicRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLTZXLEXLE PremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $27,245 $29,950 $34,480
Sunroof 850      
Floor mats   224 224 224
Satellite radio   379 379  
Sunroof 748      
Floor mats   139 139 139
Satellite radio   307 307  
Options (change) 850 603 603 224
Options (change) 748 446 446 139
Destination 795 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $19,010 $29,023 $31,728 $35,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,038
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelSonicRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLTZXLEXLE PremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4203hp I4203hp I4203hp I4
TransmissionM5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$19,010$29,023$31,728$35,879
Adjustments for Features0-4,170-4,095-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$24,853$27,633$27,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780$2,506

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelSonicRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLTZXLEXLE PremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25 $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,370$5,540$5,465$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,170$4,095$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-209-312

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122020
ModelSonicRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length159.0 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in67.0 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

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