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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,035

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,355

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $15,865 $17,365
Base Invoice $20,006 $15,230 $16,497
Package 6 3,830    
Floor mats 184    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package   375  
Package 6 3,077    
Floor mats 112    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package   330  
Options (change) 4,014 375 0
Options (change) 3,189 330 0
Destination 580 795 795
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $23,169 $17,035 $18,160
Total Invoice $20,625 $16,355 $17,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,806
Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$23,169$17,035$18,160
Adjustments for Features-1,6450-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,524$17,035$17,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650
Total Invoice$20,625$16,355$17,292
Adjustments for Features-1,4640-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,161$16,355$16,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,390$1,745$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4640-452

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelPriusSonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.0 in159.0 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.147.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested185056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%

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