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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: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,430 $26,270 $25,110 $19,720
Base Invoice $21,028 $24,424 $23,272 $18,931
Convenience Package 1,150      
Premium Audio Package 1,240 1,240    
Convenience Plus Package 1,150      
Floor mats 175 175 175  
Fog lights 310 310    
Rear spoiler 370 370    
Sport Package     2,370  
RS Package       800
Sunroof       850
Convenience Package 998      
Premium Audio Package 1,075 1,075    
Convenience Plus Package 998      
Floor mats 134 134 134  
Fog lights 251 251    
Rear spoiler 295 295    
Sport Package     2,056  
RS Package       728
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 4,395 2,095 2,545 1,650
Options (change) 3,751 1,755 2,190 1,502
Destination 760 760 760 875
Total Price $27,585 $29,125 $28,415 $22,245
Total Invoice $25,539 $26,939 $26,222 $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: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,887
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
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)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,585$29,125$28,415$22,245
Adjustments for Features-235-1,885-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,350$27,240$28,230$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$990$0
Total Invoice$25,539$26,939$26,222$21,308
Adjustments for Features-218-1,744-1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,321$25,195$26,051$21,308
Cost Above Minimum$126$0$856$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
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$200 $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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 $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass $0 $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$2,780$4,430$2,730$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,885$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-218-1,744-1710

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112017
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 2.5 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested24520%
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%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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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