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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: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $17,365
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $16,497
All Weather Package 500    
Premium Package 1,300 1,000  
Sunroof 995 995 850
All Weather Package 417    
Premium Package 1,248 1,047  
Sunroof 829 829 748
Options (change) 2,795 1,995 850
Options (change) 2,494 1,876 748
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $26,485 $30,685 $19,010
Total Invoice $24,852 $28,757 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,166
Model Year201020102012
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,485$30,685$19,010
Adjustments for Features-2,820-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$26,915$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0
Total Invoice$24,852$28,757$18,040
Adjustments for Features-2,646-3,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,206$25,224$18,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,018$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201020102012
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,865$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$3,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,646-3,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackSonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in159.0 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested111561%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested82569%

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