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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: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $20,095
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $19,090
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 850
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 774
Options (change) 5,745 4,745 850
Options (change) 5,167 4,318 774
Destination 725 725 875
Total Price $29,665 $33,665 $21,820
Total Invoice $27,740 $31,412 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,359
Model Year201120112016
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$29,665$33,665$21,820
Adjustments for Features-3,895-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,770$28,820$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,740$31,412$20,739
Adjustments for Features-3,642-4,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,098$26,891$20,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112016
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
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
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 
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$5,215$6,165$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,642-4,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112016
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.2,721 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested225049%
Total Not Requested231551%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested170046%
Total Not Requested200054%

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