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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $20,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,814

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelISISISSonicSonic
Trim200t300350LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $16,987 $19,003
Cargo net 65 65 65 60 60
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 140 140
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150    
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140    
Driver Confidence Package       495 495
Convenience Package       650  
RS Package       800 800
Sunroof         850
Cargo net 39 39 39 55 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 127 127
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Rear spoiler 259 259 259    
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140    
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049    
Driver Confidence Package       450 450
Convenience Package       592  
RS Package       728 728
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 2,354 1,914 2,354 2,145 2,345
Options (change) 2,012 1,607 2,012 1,952 2,134
Destination 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $41,154 $43,089 $44,699 $20,715 $23,015
Total Invoice $38,165 $39,968 $41,461 $19,814 $22,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,152
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelISISISSonicSonic
Trim200t300350LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$41,154$43,089$44,699$20,715$23,015
Adjustments for Features-6,685-8,185-6,6850-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,469$34,904$38,014$20,715$22,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0$1,400
Total Invoice$38,165$39,968$41,461$19,814$22,012
Adjustments for Features-6,199-7,592-6,2010-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,966$32,376$35,260$19,814$21,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$3,294$0$1,337

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelISISISSonicSonic
Trim200t300350LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$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$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
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 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$0$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,555$9,055$7,555$870$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,685$8,185$6,685$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,199-7,592-6,2010-861

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172018
ModelISSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length184.3 in173.9 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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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