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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: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,430 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $16,665
Base Invoice $21,028 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $15,832
Convenience Plus Package 1,150        
Convenience Package 1,150        
Floor mats 175 175 175 110  
Fog lights 310 310      
Sport Package     2,370    
Sunroof         850
Convenience Plus Package 998        
Convenience Package 998        
Floor mats 134 134 134 84  
Fog lights 251 251      
Sport Package     2,056    
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 2,785 485 2,545 110 850
Options (change) 2,381 385 2,190 84 748
Destination 760 760 760 760 795
Total Price $25,975 $27,515 $28,415 $27,670 $18,310
Total Invoice $24,169 $25,569 $26,222 $25,960 $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: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,560
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$25,975$27,515$28,415$27,670$18,310
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,085-3,1600-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,540$23,430$25,255$27,670$17,085
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$1,825$4,240$0
Total Invoice$24,169$25,569$26,222$25,960$17,375
Adjustments for Features-2,266-3,796-2,9160-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,903$21,773$23,306$25,960$16,213
Cost Above Minimum$130$0$1,533$4,187$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$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$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights   $25 
Compass $0   
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$4,430$6,080$5,155$1,995$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$4,085$3,160$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,266-3,796-2,9160-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 2.5 S

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested49541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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