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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: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,787

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelSonicRAV4RAV4
TrimRSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,185 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $19,176 $22,768 $23,684
Cargo net 60    
Sunroof 850    
Enhancement Value Package   430  
Premium Package   1,930  
Cargo cover   90  
Floor mats   199 199
Automatic headlights   70  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
Cargo net 53    
Sunroof 748    
Enhancement Value Package   410  
Premium Package   1,718  
Cargo cover   81  
Floor mats   126 126
Automatic headlights   62  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
Options (change) 910 2,719 1,374
Options (change) 801 2,397 1,245
Destination 810 810 810
Total Price $21,905 $27,879 $27,514
Total Invoice $20,787 $25,975 $25,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year201320122012
ModelSonicRAV4RAV4
TrimRSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4hp 179hp I4
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$21,905$27,879$27,514
Adjustments for Features0-910-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,905$26,969$24,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$20,787$25,975$25,739
Adjustments for Features0-848-2,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,787$25,127$22,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,204$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201320122012
ModelSonicRAV4RAV4
TrimRSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,045$2,955$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-848-2,816

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132012
ModelSonicRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length159.0 in181.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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