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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: $20,630

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,737

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $16,987 $19,003
Braking and Airbag Package 800        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800 800    
Sport Package 1,250        
Floor mats 160 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Body kit 340 340      
RS Package       800 800
Convenience Package       650  
Fun & Sun Package       550  
Cargo net       60 60
Sunroof         850
Braking and Airbag Package 694        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694 694    
Sport Package 1,085        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Body kit 262 262      
RS Package       728 728
Convenience Package       592  
Fun & Sun Package       500  
Cargo net       55 55
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 3,700 1,650 1,310 2,060 1,710
Options (change) 3,158 1,379 1,117 1,875 1,557
Destination 605 605 605 875 875
Total Price $27,905 $29,655 $31,565 $20,630 $22,380
Total Invoice $25,589 $27,324 $29,143 $19,737 $21,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,562
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,905$29,655$31,565$20,630$22,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-2,425-1,890-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,905$26,580$29,140$18,740$20,490
Cost Above Minimum$1,325$0$2,560$0$1,750
Total Invoice$25,589$27,324$29,143$19,737$21,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,833-2,239-1,808-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,589$24,491$26,904$17,929$19,625
Cost Above Minimum$1,098$0$2,413$0$1,696

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125    
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Total Value of Features$955$4,030$3,380$2,845$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$2,425$1,890$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833-2,239-1,808-1,810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length192.3 in173.9 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,774 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 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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