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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: $8,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,080 $27,660 $28,260 $16,665
Base Invoice $22,018 $25,283 $25,831 $15,832
Convenience Package 1,350      
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Sunroof   800   850
Convenience Package 1,172      
Floor mats 152 152 152  
Sunroof   729   748
Options (change) 1,535 985 185 850
Options (change) 1,324 881 152 748
Destination 790 790 790 795
Total Price $26,405 $29,435 $29,235 $18,310
Total Invoice $24,132 $26,954 $26,773 $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: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,692
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,405$29,435$29,235$18,310
Adjustments for Features-2,260-3,685-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,145$25,750$26,750$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$2,605$0
Total Invoice$24,132$26,954$26,773$17,375
Adjustments for Features-2,065-3,374-2,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$23,580$24,497$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$2,430$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,630$5,055$3,855$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$3,685$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,065-3,374-2,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in173.1 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50533%

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