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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: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
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 $20,095
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $19,090
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 60
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 140
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Forward collision warning         395
Sunroof         850
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 127
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Forward collision warning         359
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 354 354 354 354 1,445
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 1,315
Destination 915 915 915 915 875
Total Price $33,964 $36,664 $37,759 $39,959 $22,415
Total Invoice $31,767 $34,208 $35,255 $37,233 $21,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,639
Model Year20182018201820182016
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$33,964$36,664$37,759$39,959$22,415
Adjustments for Features-7,030-7,930-11,070-11,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,934$28,734$26,689$28,889$22,415
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,767$34,208$35,255$37,233$21,280
Adjustments for Features-6,575-7,399-10,336-10,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,192$26,809$24,919$26,918$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$273$1,890$0$1,999$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018201820182016
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 
Remote app    $25
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$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$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
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
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 
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$9,125$10,025$13,165$13,165$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,030$7,930$11,070$11,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,575-7,399-10,336-10,3150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182016
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.2,721 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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