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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $17,250
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $16,388
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350  
Fog lights 300        
Sunroof 900       850
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Sport Package   1,250      
Cargo net         60
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304  
Fog lights 248        
Sunroof 780       748
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Sport Package   1,085      
Cargo net         53
Options (change) 2,510 3,360 1,310 1,310 910
Options (change) 2,145 2,896 1,117 1,117 801
Destination 605 605 605 605 810
Total Price $27,065 $27,565 $29,315 $31,565 $18,970
Total Invoice $25,049 $25,327 $27,062 $29,143 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,599
Model Year20062006200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,065$27,565$29,315$31,565$18,970
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-3,075-2,425-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$27,565$26,240$29,140$18,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,049$25,327$27,062$29,143$17,999
Adjustments for Features-2,0820-2,839-2,239-631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,967$25,327$24,223$26,904$17,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$1,256$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062006200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Digital instruments    $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,605$1,355$4,430$3,780$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$3,075$2,425$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0820-2,839-2,239-631

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062013
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length192.3 in173.1 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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