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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,880

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,794

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSonicSonic
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,595 $29,095 $37,445 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $20,517 $27,405 $35,379 $18,791 $19,090
Cargo net 55 55 55 60 60
Remote start 400 400 400    
Sunroof 1,000     850 850
Dusk Package       1,715  
Metal pedals       95  
Cargo net 36 36 36 55 55
Remote start 300 300 300    
Sunroof 888     774 774
Dusk Package       1,561  
Metal pedals       86  
Options (change) 1,455 455 455 2,720 910
Options (change) 1,224 336 336 2,476 829
Destination 750 750 750 875 875
Total Price $23,800 $30,300 $38,650 $23,375 $21,880
Total Invoice $22,491 $28,491 $36,465 $22,142 $20,794

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSonicSonic
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$23,800$30,300$38,650$23,375$21,880
Adjustments for Features-2,250-1,450-3,100-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,550$28,850$35,550$22,275$21,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$14,000$395$0
Total Invoice$22,491$28,491$36,465$22,142$20,794
Adjustments for Features-2,126-1,363-2,925-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,365$27,128$33,540$21,100$20,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,763$13,175$306$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSonicSonic
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Knee airbag, driver$75  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275  
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop $100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Digital instruments   $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,150$4,800$2,800$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$1,450$3,100$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,126-1,363-2,925-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in99.4 in
Length180.3 in173.1 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
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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