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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelOutbackOutbackSonicSonic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $17,323 $18,948
Cargo net 42 42 60 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140 140
Rear spoiler   380    
Dusk Package     2,030  
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo net 28 28 53 53
All-weather floor mats 33 33 123 123
Rear spoiler   285    
Dusk Package     1,847  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 97 477 3,080 1,050
Options (change) 61 346 2,771 924
Destination 625 625 825 825
Total Price $28,117 $32,397 $22,140 $21,820
Total Invoice $26,198 $30,029 $20,919 $20,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,982
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelOutbackOutbackSonicSonic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,117$32,397$22,140$21,820
Adjustments for Features-1,630-2,55500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,487$29,842$22,140$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$320$0
Total Invoice$26,198$30,029$20,919$20,697
Adjustments for Features-1,519-2,36800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,679$27,661$20,919$20,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,982$222$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelOutbackOutbackSonicSonic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,950$3,395$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$2,555$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,519-2,36800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062015
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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