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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: $22,550

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $14,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,586

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $13,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelISISISSonic
Trim250350FPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $19,720
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $18,931
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Cargo net 64 64 64 60
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 140
RS Package       800
Metal pedals       105
Sunroof       850
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245    
Cargo net 39 39 39 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 127
RS Package       728
Metal pedals       96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 2,613 2,613 173 1,955
Options (change) 2,349 2,349 104 1,780
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $37,283 $43,708 $62,348 $22,550
Total Invoice $34,654 $40,627 $57,988 $21,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,153
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelISISISSonic
Trim250350FPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$37,283$43,708$62,348$22,550
Adjustments for Features-2,060-3,710-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,223$39,998$57,463$22,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$22,240$0
Total Invoice$34,654$40,627$57,988$21,586
Adjustments for Features-1,915-3,448-4,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$37,179$53,445$21,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$20,706$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelISISISSonic
Trim250350FPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
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
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,180$7,355$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$3,710$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,915-3,448-4,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122017
ModelISSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in99.4 in
Length180.1 in173.9 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,774 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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