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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelISISISSonic
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $16,665
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $15,832
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0   850
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0   748
Options (change) 486 486 486 850
Options (change) 389 389 389 748
Destination 765 765 765 795
Total Price $32,106 $37,556 $57,251 $18,310
Total Invoice $28,305 $33,102 $50,434 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,409
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelISISISSonic
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,106$37,556$57,251$18,310
Adjustments for Features-2,860-3,810-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,246$33,746$50,841$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,595$0
Total Invoice$28,305$33,102$50,434$17,375
Adjustments for Features-2,521-3,358-5,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,784$29,744$44,787$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$19,003$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelISISISSonic
Trim250350FLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $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 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Digital instruments   $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$5,555$8,155$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$3,810$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,521-3,358-5,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082012
ModelISSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in99.4 in
Length180.1 in173.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 ft3

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