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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,460 $28,570 $32,690 $17,250
Base Invoice $23,729 $26,621 $30,453 $16,388
Cold Weather Package 500      
Navigation Package 580      
Convenience Package 1,350      
Floor mats 210 210 210  
Rear spoiler 405 405 405  
Sunroof   800   850
Cold Weather Package 443      
Navigation Package 513      
Convenience Package 1,194      
Floor mats 159 159 159  
Rear spoiler 344 344 344  
Sunroof   708   748
Options (change) 3,045 1,415 615 850
Options (change) 2,653 1,211 503 748
Destination 835 835 835 810
Total Price $29,340 $30,820 $34,140 $18,910
Total Invoice $27,217 $28,667 $31,791 $17,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,621
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZ
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?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,340$30,820$34,140$18,910
Adjustments for Features-3,935-4,310-6,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,405$26,510$27,755$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$2,350$0
Total Invoice$27,217$28,667$31,791$17,946
Adjustments for Features-3,650-4,009-5,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,567$24,658$25,845$17,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,091$2,278$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonic
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZ
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$100$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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,505$7,580$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$4,310$6,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,650-4,009-5,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162013
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.9 in173.1 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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