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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: $19,320

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,550

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackSonicSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $17,083 $19,003
Premium Package 1,300 1,000    
All Weather Package 500      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445   850
Convenience Package     650  
Premium Package 1,246 1,047    
All Weather Package 417      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203   774
Convenience Package     592  
Options (change) 3,245 2,445 650 850
Options (change) 2,866 2,250 592 774
Destination 725 725 875 875
Total Price $27,165 $31,365 $19,320 $21,520
Total Invoice $25,439 $29,344 $18,550 $20,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,874
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackSonicSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,165$31,365$19,320$21,520
Adjustments for Features-3,220-4,1700-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$27,195$19,320$20,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0$1,150
Total Invoice$25,439$29,344$18,550$20,652
Adjustments for Features-3,015-3,9010-1,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$25,443$18,550$19,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,019$0$1,094

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackSonicSonic
Trim2.5i3.6RLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,890$1,720$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$4,170$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,015-3,9010-1,008

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackSonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in159.8 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,785 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested107555%
Total Not Requested86545%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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