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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelWRXWRXSonicSonic
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $18,791 $19,090
Cargo net 81 81 60 60
All-weather floor mats 81 81 140 140
Dusk Package     1,715  
Metal pedals     95  
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo net 52 52 55 55
All-weather floor mats 52 52 127 127
Dusk Package     1,561  
Metal pedals     86  
Sunroof     774 774
Options (change) 162 162 2,860 1,050
Options (change) 104 104 2,603 956
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $32,617 $41,917 $23,515 $22,020
Total Invoice $30,672 $39,551 $22,269 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,281
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelWRXWRXSonicSonic
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,617$41,917$23,515$22,020
Adjustments for Features-3,690-5,765-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,927$36,152$22,415$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$395$0
Total Invoice$30,672$39,551$22,269$20,921
Adjustments for Features-3,470-5,440-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,202$34,111$21,227$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,909$306$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelWRXWRXSonicSonic
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,710$6,785$2,120$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$5,765$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,470-5,440-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,277 lb.2,734 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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