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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,445

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,658

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelESSonicSonic
Trim350LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $34,400 $16,987 $19,003
Heated front seats 640    
Convenience Package   875  
Sunroof     850
Heated front seats 588    
Convenience Package   796  
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 640 875 850
Options (change) 588 796 774
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $38,240 $19,445 $21,520
Total Invoice $35,863 $18,658 $20,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,202
Model Year201220182018
ModelESSonicSonic
Trim350LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$38,240$19,445$21,520
Adjustments for Features-5,3350-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$19,445$20,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$35,863$18,658$20,652
Adjustments for Features-5,0030-864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,860$18,658$19,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220182018
ModelESSonicSonic
Trim350LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
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  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$7,055$1,720$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,335$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0030-864

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
ModelESSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in173.9 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.9 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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