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Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $28,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $23,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelGSGSGSSonic
Trim350460450hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $16,665
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $15,832
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof       850
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 1,386 1,386 1,386 850
Options (change) 1,149 1,149 1,149 748
Destination 765 765 765 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $46,701 $55,171 $56,651 $18,310
Total Invoice $41,117 $48,041 $49,718 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,208
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelGSGSGSSonic
Trim350460450hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,701$55,171$56,651$18,310
Adjustments for Features-6,285-8,135-9,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,416$47,036$47,616$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,200$0
Total Invoice$41,117$48,041$49,718$17,375
Adjustments for Features-5,534-7,084-7,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,583$40,957$41,789$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,374$6,206$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelGSGSGSSonic
Trim350460450hLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$7,655$9,505$10,405$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,285$8,135$9,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,534-7,084-7,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082012
ModelGSSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length190.0 in173.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft314.0 ft3

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