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Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,970

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,965

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelBRZBRZSonicSonic
TrimLimitedtSLTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $18,791 $19,090
Performance Package 1,195      
Dusk Package     1,715  
Metal pedals     95  
Performance Package 1,060      
Dusk Package     1,561  
Metal pedals     86  
Options (change) 1,195 0 1,810 0
Options (change) 1,060 0 1,647 0
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $30,500 $34,355 $22,465 $20,970
Total Invoice $28,915 $32,550 $21,313 $19,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,883
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelBRZBRZSonicSonic
TrimLimitedtSLTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,500$34,355$22,465$20,970
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,355-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,320$32,000$21,365$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$395$0
Total Invoice$28,915$32,550$21,313$19,965
Adjustments for Features-2,067-2,231-1,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,848$30,319$20,269$19,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,471$304$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelBRZBRZSonicSonic
TrimLimitedtSLTZRS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,925$2,670$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$2,355$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,067-2,231-1,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182016
ModelBRZSonic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length166.7 in173.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height50.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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