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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $16,665
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $15,832
Sport Package 1,490      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Sunroof 850   850 850
Stability control   600    
Technology Package   2,000    
Convenience Package     1,300  
Sport Package 1,293      
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Sunroof 738   738 748
Stability control   520    
Technology Package   1,735    
Convenience Package     1,127  
Options (change) 2,515 2,775 2,260 850
Options (change) 2,165 2,389 1,949 748
Destination 695 695 695 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $28,390 $32,850 $27,155 $18,310
Total Invoice $26,197 $30,305 $25,270 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,202
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,390$32,850$27,155$18,310
Adjustments for Features-660-5,010-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$27,840$26,410$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$1,320$1,430$0$0
Total Invoice$26,197$30,305$25,270$17,375
Adjustments for Features-609-4,622-6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,588$25,683$24,577$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$1,011$1,106$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $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
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information $25  
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,705$7,055$2,790$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$5,010$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-609-4,622-6930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length189.8 in173.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested69565%

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