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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,166

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $17,250
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $16,388
Cargo net 42 42 60
Rear spoiler   380  
Sunroof     850
Cargo net 28 28 53
Rear spoiler   285  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 42 422 910
Options (change) 28 313 801
Destination 625 625 810
Total Price $28,062 $32,342 $18,970
Total Invoice $26,165 $29,996 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,294
Model Year200620062013
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,062$32,342$18,970
Adjustments for Features-3,080-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,982$28,337$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$0
Total Invoice$26,165$29,996$17,999
Adjustments for Features-2,872-3,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,293$26,282$17,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,989$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062013
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,075$7,000$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-3,7140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length186.2 in173.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height59.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.9 ft3

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