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Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $23,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $21,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCSonicSonic
Trim200t300350LTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $18,791 $19,090
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 850 850
235/40VR19 795   795    
Cargo net 65 65 65 60 60
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 140 140
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Dusk Package       1,715  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 774 774
235/40VR19 732   732    
Cargo net 39 39 39 55 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 127 127
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Dusk Package       1,561  
Options (change) 5,869 2,084 5,579 2,765 1,050
Options (change) 5,256 1,772 4,988 2,517 956
Destination 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $46,999 $45,829 $49,564 $23,420 $22,020
Total Invoice $43,576 $42,523 $45,962 $22,183 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,875
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCSonicSonic
Trim200t300350LTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,999$45,829$49,564$23,420$22,020
Adjustments for Features-5,670-5,095-5,770-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,329$40,734$43,794$22,395$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$375$0
Total Invoice$43,576$42,523$45,962$22,183$20,921
Adjustments for Features-5,257-4,727-5,351-9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,319$37,796$40,611$21,212$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$2,815$291$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCSonicSonic
Trim200t300350LTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$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 $175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50$50  
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 audio system$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Digital instruments   $0$0
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
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 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,015$7,440$8,115$3,370$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,670$5,095$5,770$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,257-4,727-5,351-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172016
ModelRCSonic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in99.4 in
Length184.8 in173.1 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height54.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

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%

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