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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: $20,575

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $21,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,687

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelESESSonicSonic
Trim350300hLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,020 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $35,688 $38,422 $16,987 $19,003
Cargo net 64 64 60 60
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Premium Package 730 730    
Rear spoiler 319      
Heated front seats 640 640    
Heated steering wheel 450 450    
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Lexus Safety System+ 500 500    
Driver Confidence Package     495 495
Convenience Package     650  
RS Package     800 800
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 38 38 55 55
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Premium Package 672 672    
Rear spoiler 209      
Heated front seats 588 588    
Heated steering wheel 416 416    
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Lexus Safety System+ 460 460    
Driver Confidence Package     450 450
Convenience Package     592  
RS Package     728 728
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 3,358 3,039 2,005 2,205
Options (change) 2,987 2,778 1,825 2,007
Destination 950 950 875 875
Total Price $42,408 $45,009 $20,575 $22,875
Total Invoice $39,625 $42,150 $19,687 $21,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,318
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelESESSonicSonic
Trim350300hLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$42,408$45,009$20,575$22,875
Adjustments for Features-7,085-7,2100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,323$37,799$20,575$21,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$0$1,400
Total Invoice$39,625$42,150$19,687$21,885
Adjustments for Features-6,620-6,7520-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,005$35,398$19,687$21,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,393$0$1,337

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelESESSonicSonic
Trim350300hLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Sunroof$900$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$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$8,755$8,880$1,670$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,085$7,210$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,620-6,7520-861

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162018
ModelESSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length192.7 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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