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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,680

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $27,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3SonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $15,855 $18,235 $19,945
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Forward collision warning     395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Forward collision warning     348 348
Options (change) 1,000 0 395 395
Options (change) 0 0 348 348
Destination 1,200 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $16,680 $19,455 $21,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,113
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3SonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/65-15205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,700$16,680$19,455$21,165
Adjustments for Features-8,5550-1,250-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$16,680$18,205$18,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$2,085

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3SonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125  
In-vehicle Internet$150   
MP3-compatible player $50  
Navigation system$600   
Range alert$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,550$1,995$3,245$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,555$0$1,250$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments1,2330-1,188-2,282

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in99.4 in
Length184.8 in173.1 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height56.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

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

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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