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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: $21,845

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,734

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $20,185
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $19,176
Limited Package 4,000 3,000  
Sunroof 995 995 850
Limited Package 3,689 2,838  
Sunroof 829 829 748
Options (change) 4,995 3,995 850
Options (change) 4,518 3,667 748
Destination 695 695 810
Total Price $28,685 $32,685 $21,845
Total Invoice $26,876 $30,548 $20,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,891
Model Year201020102013
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,685$32,685$21,845
Adjustments for Features-3,470-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$28,265$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$26,876$30,548$20,734
Adjustments for Features-3,251-4,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,625$26,417$20,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201020102013
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,915$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$4,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,251-4,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102013
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested192545%
Total Not Requested231555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested137541%
Total Not Requested200059%

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