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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,830

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,142

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserSonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,320 $16,755 $20,345 $20,095
Base Invoice $21,453 $16,085 $19,328 $19,090
Convenience Package 2,175      
RWD 0      
Alloy wheels 650      
Rearview camera   200    
Convenience Package 1,740      
RWD 0      
Alloy wheels 520      
Rearview camera   182    
Options (change) 2,825 200 0 0
Options (change) 2,260 182 0 0
Destination 745 875 875 875
Total Price $26,890 $17,830 $21,220 $20,970
Total Invoice $24,458 $17,142 $20,203 $19,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserSonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,890$17,830$21,220$20,970
Adjustments for Features-4050-1,725-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,485$17,830$19,495$19,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,665$1,365
Total Invoice$24,458$17,142$20,203$19,965
Adjustments for Features-3680-1,642-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,090$17,142$18,561$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,419$1,133

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserSonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Headliner speakers$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,930$2,525$4,250$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0$1,725$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3680-1,642-1,690

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092016
ModelFJ CruiserSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in99.4 in
Length183.9 in159.0 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height70.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,721 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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