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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: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $17,323 $18,948
Floor mats 225 225    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Sunroof 800   850 850
Dusk Package     2,030  
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Sunroof 708   748 748
Dusk Package     1,847  
Options (change) 1,430 630 2,880 850
Options (change) 1,227 519 2,595 748
Destination 885 885 825 825
Total Price $30,885 $34,205 $21,940 $21,620
Total Invoice $28,733 $31,857 $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: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,622
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,885$34,205$21,940$21,620
Adjustments for Features-2,860-4,9350-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$29,270$21,940$21,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$395$0
Total Invoice$28,733$31,857$20,743$20,521
Adjustments for Features-2,661-4,5960-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,072$27,261$20,743$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,189$293$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,955$1,020$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$4,935$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,661-4,5960-71

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172015
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
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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