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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: $22,215

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $19,780 $20,095
Floor mats 235 235    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Dusk Package     1,715  
Forward collision warning     395 395
Sunroof     850 850
Floor mats 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Dusk Package     1,561  
Forward collision warning     359 359
Sunroof     774 774
Options (change) 640 640 2,960 1,245
Options (change) 344 344 2,694 1,133
Destination 885 885 875 875
Total Price $30,520 $37,035 $23,615 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,060
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6M6
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$30,520$37,035$23,615$22,215
Adjustments for Features-1,885-5,760-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$31,275$22,590$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$375$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Predictive forward collision warning $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
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support $100  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0 $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
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  
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$4,430$8,305$3,570$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$5,760$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-76-191-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182016
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.2,734 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

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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