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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: $19,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,093

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $16,520 $18,720
Premium Audio Package 1,240      
Floor mats 175 175    
Fog lights 310      
Rear spoiler 370      
Premium Package   2,380    
Sport Package   2,370    
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Audio Package 1,075      
Floor mats 134 134    
Fog lights 251      
Rear spoiler 295      
Premium Package   2,064    
Sport Package   2,056    
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 2,095 4,925 850 850
Options (change) 1,755 4,254 748 748
Destination 760 760 825 825
Total Price $29,125 $30,795 $19,065 $21,380
Total Invoice $26,939 $28,286 $18,093 $20,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,738
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,125$30,795$19,065$21,380
Adjustments for Features-3,360-3,8850-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,765$26,910$19,065$20,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0$1,015
Total Invoice$26,939$28,286$18,093$20,293
Adjustments for Features-3,108-3,5680-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,831$24,718$18,093$19,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$887$0$966

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,780$895$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$3,885$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,108-3,5680-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112014
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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested95037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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