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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STISonic
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $26,995 $27,495 $16,665
Base Invoice $18,584 $25,510 $25,925 $15,832
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Sunroof       850
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 453 453 453 850
Options (change) 340 340 340 748
Destination 695 695 695 795
Total Price $20,643 $28,143 $28,643 $18,310
Total Invoice $19,619 $26,545 $26,960 $17,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STISonic
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,643$28,143$28,643$18,310
Adjustments for Features-750-2,450-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,893$25,693$26,943$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$7,050$0
Total Invoice$19,619$26,545$26,960$17,375
Adjustments for Features-713-2,311-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,906$24,234$25,360$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,328$6,454$0

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

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STISonic
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$4,175$3,425$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$2,450$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-713-2,311-1,6000

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,076 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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