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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: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $19,720
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $18,931
Sport Package 1,490    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 850   850
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   370  
RS Package     800
Sport Package 1,293    
Floor mats 134 134  
Sunroof 738   774
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   295  
RS Package     728
Options (change) 2,515 3,145 1,650
Options (change) 2,165 2,684 1,502
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $28,390 $33,220 $22,245
Total Invoice $26,197 $30,600 $21,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,933
Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,390$33,220$22,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,390$28,670$21,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0
Total Invoice$26,197$30,600$21,308
Adjustments for Features0-4,191-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,197$26,409$20,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$1,430$5,980$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,191-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092017
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length189.8 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,774 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 ft314.9 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 spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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