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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: $22,075

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $21,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,922

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $19,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelESESSonicSonic
Trim350300hLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $17,323 $18,948
Luxury Package 1,670 1,670    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
LED headlights 515 515    
Cargo net 64 64 60 60
Rear spoiler 319      
Forward collision warning     395 395
Dusk Package     2,030  
Sunroof     850 850
Luxury Package 1,536 1,536    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
LED headlights 473 473    
Cargo net 38 38 53 53
Rear spoiler 209      
Forward collision warning     348 348
Dusk Package     1,847  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 3,578 3,259 3,335 1,305
Options (change) 3,184 2,975 2,996 1,149
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $43,453 $46,054 $22,395 $22,075
Total Invoice $40,597 $43,121 $21,144 $20,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,730
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelESESSonicSonic
Trim350300hLTZRS
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)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$43,453$46,054$22,395$22,075
Adjustments for Features-7,510-7,6350-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,943$38,419$22,395$22,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$395$0
Total Invoice$40,597$43,121$21,144$20,922
Adjustments for Features-7,016-7,1490-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,581$35,972$21,144$20,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,391$293$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelESESSonicSonic
Trim350300hLTZRS
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
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
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 
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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
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  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $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
Total Value of Features$9,005$9,130$1,495$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$7,635$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,016-7,1490-71

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172015
ModelESSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length192.7 in173.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,728 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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