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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,085

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $16,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $15,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseSonic
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $17,365
Base Invoice $31,122 $16,497
Cargo cover 140  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400 850
Cargo cover 123  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232 748
Options (change) 1,865 925
Options (change) 1,641 814
Destination 825 795
Total Price $35,450 $19,085
Total Invoice $33,588 $18,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,484
Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseSonic
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,450$19,085
Adjustments for Features-4,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$19,085
Total Invoice$33,588$18,106
Adjustments for Features-3,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,590$18,106

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseSonic
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,490$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012
ModelTraverseSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in99.4 in
Length205.0 in159.0 in
Width78.4 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft347.7 ft3

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