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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,385

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,719

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STISonicSonic
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $24,350 $26,450 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $17,634 $22,997 $24,935 $14,462 $15,832
Satellite radio 453 453 453    
Remote start 432 432 432    
Aux input   97      
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package       525  
Satellite radio 340 340 340    
Remote start 324 324 324    
Aux input   63      
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package       462  
Options (change) 885 982 885 525 0
Options (change) 664 727 664 462 0
Destination 645 645 645 795 795
Total Price $20,025 $25,977 $27,980 $16,385 $17,460
Total Invoice $18,943 $24,369 $26,244 $15,719 $16,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,065
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STISonicSonic
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 4100, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$20,025$25,977$27,980$16,385$17,460
Adjustments for Features-1,225-1,250-2,1750-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,800$24,727$25,805$16,385$17,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,927$7,005$0$750
Total Invoice$18,943$24,369$26,244$15,719$16,627
Adjustments for Features-1,159-1,173-2,0400-309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,784$23,196$24,204$15,719$16,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,412$6,420$0$599

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STISonicSonic
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325  
CD player $125 $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals $75$75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,925$3,850$1,675$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$1,250$2,175$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-1,173-2,0400-309

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STISonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length180.3 in173.1 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

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