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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison

Chevrolet Sonic vs Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Sonic vs Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Sonic vs. Traverse Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Sonic and Traverse will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ's price is $15,410 lower than the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Sonic vs. Traverse Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ, the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ includes additional features worth $8470. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $8470 adjustment for the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ's additional features, the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ is $15,410 less than the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 15,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 14,442
Model Year20122009
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-20
Total Price20,34544,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price20,34535,755
Total Invoice19,30341,739
Adjustments for Features0-7,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice19,30333,745

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Difference: 23,880
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Difference: 22,436
Model Year20122009
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price17,36539,975
Base Invoice16,49737,776
6-speed shiftable automatic1,260 
Engine-block heater7575
Sunroof8501,400
AWD 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Engine-block heater 66
Sunroof 1,232
AWD 1,890
Total options2,1853,475
Total options2,0113,188
Destination795775
Total Price20,34544,225
Total Invoice19,30341,739

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122009
ModelSonicTraverse
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $300
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Navigation system $600
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear seat audio controls $100
Traffic information $50
USB port$150 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $25
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirrors $40
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Vinyl upholstery$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,620$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,994

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122009
ModelSonicTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length159.0 in205.0 in
Width68.3 in78.4 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,568 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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Price of the Chevrolet Traverse: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 too high, with GM in trouble, it would seem like they would do more to sell the car

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