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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: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,787

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $20,185
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $19,176
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 60
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Sunroof         850
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 53
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 253 253 253 253 910
Options (change) 164 164 164 164 801
Destination 915 915 915 915 810
Total Price $33,863 $36,563 $37,658 $39,858 $21,905
Total Invoice $31,702 $34,143 $35,190 $37,168 $20,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,474
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,863$36,563$37,658$39,858$21,905
Adjustments for Features-7,655-8,555-11,695-11,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,208$28,008$25,963$28,163$21,905
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,702$34,143$35,190$37,168$20,787
Adjustments for Features-7,166-7,989-10,929-10,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,536$26,154$24,261$26,262$20,787
Cost Above Minimum$275$1,893$0$2,001$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSonic
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,325$10,225$13,365$13,365$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,655$8,555$11,695$11,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,166-7,989-10,929-10,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182013
ModelOutbackSonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in99.4 in
Length189.9 in159.0 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft347.7 ft3

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