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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $17,323 $18,948
Premium Audio Package 990      
Floor mats 180 180    
Rear spoiler 375      
Fog lights 315      
Sport Package   2,370    
Premium Package   2,130    
Dusk Package     2,030  
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Audio Package 859      
Floor mats 146 146    
Rear spoiler 303      
Fog lights 256      
Sport Package   2,056    
Premium Package   1,848    
Dusk Package     1,847  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 1,860 4,680 2,880 850
Options (change) 1,564 4,050 2,595 748
Destination 780 780 825 825
Total Price $29,390 $31,030 $21,940 $21,620
Total Invoice $27,204 $28,527 $20,743 $20,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,801
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
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)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,390$31,030$21,940$21,620
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,6350-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,280$28,395$21,940$21,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$395$0
Total Invoice$27,204$28,527$20,743$20,521
Adjustments for Features-1,953-2,4220-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,251$26,105$20,743$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$854$293$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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  
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  
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,180$3,705$1,070$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,635$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,953-2,4220-71

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122015
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152562%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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