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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,515

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,785 $28,995 $35,510 $17,695 $19,795
Technology Package 1,280        
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Rear spoiler 405 405 405    
Driver Confidence Package       495 495
Convenience Package       650  
RS Package       800 800
Sunroof         850
Technology Package 0        
Floor mats 0 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344 344 344    
Driver Confidence Package       450 450
Convenience Package       592  
RS Package       728 728
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 1,920 640 640 1,945 2,145
Options (change) 344 344 344 1,770 1,952
Destination 885 885 885 875 875
Total Price $28,590 $30,520 $37,035 $20,515 $22,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,626
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,590$30,520$37,035$20,515$22,815
Adjustments for Features-3,560-2,835-6,7100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,030$27,685$30,325$20,515$21,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$5,295$0$1,400

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$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, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900 $900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support$100 $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600 $600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25  
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,905$5,180$9,055$2,345$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$2,835$6,710$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-153-114-2230-861

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.9 in173.9 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested142553%
Total Not Requested125047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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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