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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: $20,085

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,241

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSonicSonic
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,595 $28,095 $29,095 $37,445 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $20,517 $26,479 $27,405 $35,379 $16,987 $19,003
Cargo net 55 55 55 55 60 60
Sunroof 1,000         850
RS Package         800 800
Fun & Sun Package         550  
Metal pedals         105 105
Cargo net 36 36 36 36 55 55
Sunroof 888         774
RS Package         728 728
Fun & Sun Package         500  
Metal pedals         96 96
Options (change) 1,055 55 55 55 1,515 1,815
Options (change) 924 36 36 36 1,379 1,653
Destination 750 750 750 750 875 875
Total Price $23,400 $28,900 $29,900 $38,250 $20,085 $22,485
Total Invoice $22,191 $27,265 $28,191 $36,165 $19,241 $21,531

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSonicSonic
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,400$28,900$29,900$38,250$20,085$22,485
Adjustments for Features-3,125-925-2,325-3,9750-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$27,975$27,575$34,275$20,085$21,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,700$7,300$14,000$0$1,600
Total Invoice$22,191$27,265$28,191$36,165$19,241$21,531
Adjustments for Features-2,964-873-2,192-3,7580-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,227$26,392$25,999$32,407$19,241$20,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,165$6,772$13,180$0$1,524

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSonicSonic
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
5-speed manual $0$0   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key     $250
Remote app    $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
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$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Hood scoop $100$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50     
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25  
Compass    $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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$5,125$2,925$4,325$5,975$2,000$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$925$2,325$3,975$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,964-873-2,192-3,7580-766

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in99.4 in
Length180.3 in173.9 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,774 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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