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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelWRXWRXWRXSonic
TrimPremiumLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,895 $30,395 $39,995 $16,665
Base Invoice $27,217 $28,601 $37,750 $15,832
Sunroof       850
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 0 0 0 850
Options (change) 0 0 0 748
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $29,690 $31,190 $40,790 $18,310
Total Invoice $28,012 $29,396 $38,545 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,563
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelWRXWRXWRXSonic
TrimPremiumLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,690$31,190$40,790$18,310
Adjustments for Features-2,630-4,730-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,060$26,460$33,425$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$6,965$0
Total Invoice$28,012$29,396$38,545$17,375
Adjustments for Features-2,481-4,458-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,531$24,938$31,585$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$593$0$6,647$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelWRXWRXWRXSonic
TrimPremiumLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10 
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,525$8,160$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$4,730$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,481-4,458-6,9600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in173.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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