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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: $23,840

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $19,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182020
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseSonic
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $52,050 $21,520
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,400     850
Redline Edition   2,495    
Driver Confidence II Package   475    
Driver Confidence Package       495
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 91
Sunroof 1,274     774
Redline Edition   2,270    
Driver Confidence II Package   432    
Driver Confidence Package       450
Options (change) 1,500 3,070 100 1,445
Options (change) 1,365 2,793 91 1,315
Destination 945 945 945 875
Total Price $43,595 $48,465 $53,095 $23,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,271
Model Year2018201820182020
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseSonic
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,595$48,465$53,095$23,840
Adjustments for Features-7,310-10,185-13,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$38,280$39,210$23,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$2,925$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182020
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseSonic
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0 $0
4WD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,780$13,655$17,355$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,310$10,185$13,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,942-9,660-13,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182020
ModelTraverseSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in99.4 in
Length204.3 in159.8 in
Width78.6 in68.3 in
Height70.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.2,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Redline Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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