Does the Sonic RS seem a little pricey?

[mightysonic]

Bottom line- paid about $14k.

Hard to say definitively since we did trade an old '98 Tahoe 2dr beater and they inflated the value to hide money lost on the new Sonic.

Handed them a check for $13,440- Taking the value of the Tahoe of about $1k (had a LOT of body rot) to the numbers, paid $14,440 after tax, tag and title.

As mentioned, it is deceptive since they showed almost $7k in trade in allowance for the Tahoe (easy to write off) but in truth, the value was $1k or so in the market here. No doubt if I didn't trade the old Tahoe, would not have made the deal (even said as much) since it gave them a way to balance the books.
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Allen

not bad...the price of my LTZ hatch was $9999 with just over 10k miles. I have you beat with your trade as far as value. Dealer screwed me and only gave me $250 for a 2003 Toyota Celica GT with nearly 190k. I should have sold it privately but after spending about 5 or 6 hours at the dealer I was done, wanted it off my hands.

Was your price after everything or was that just the price of the vehicle? After everything mine came to about $11,750 or so.

I regret not going after an RS that was even cheaper than yours but it was probably a 3 hour drive one way to pick it up. I think the internet price was about 10,999. It was a 2012 or 2013, was white with about 30k and a manual.

 

[Allen_B]

...Was your price after everything or was that just the price of the vehicle? After everything mine came to about $11,750 or so...

Mine was brand new (5 miles on the odometer) and in real money, figuring $1k for the trade, paid $14,400 out the door.

At that price, well worth it.

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Allen

 

[Kannisto]

A fiesta ST with the same options as an RS is nearly $6000 Canadian more then what i paid (MSRP roughly $24 000 Canadian.)

Chevrolets advertised price is fully loaded. My 2016 RS even included all that safety crap and sunroof. Fords advertised price on the ST still needs a lot of options in my opinion. Besides the speed, you won't be impressing any passengers with a base ST. The RS is the exact opposite. You won't really impress anyone with the speed, but you will with how well equipped the car is.

 

[JBScat]

Paid $8900 for my 2013 w/ 31k miles. Had been on the dealer lot for 3 months. I think I did good. Couldnt get out of the BS dealer conveyance fee of $498 though, seems to be a thing in CT. So really I say it was $9400 + tax. Car is clean and was well taken care of though.

 

[Mobius97]

I wouldn't think from its price point, would definitely have an RS over the base model. Cooler looks and extra frills FTW!

 

[mja]

I fit a Focus door in the back seat of my Sonic, it didn't fit in the Focus, go figure. Sonic wins.

 

[Atom]

This Sonic is Bas Ass......nice job! Madface24

 

[viperaider]

I bought a 2013 new and Ive put 93k miles on it. Considering Ive pretty much LIVED in this car 4 months of my life in a sum I have been pleased with the little thing. Its small enough to fit, handles tight and does have what I consider better than average punch when you need to pass. The interior has held up very well and i swear this has more space than an SUV inside. Driver seat has remained like new to me with no wear from extreme use except the cruise control button.

2nd gear still grinds if the motor is wound up upon engagement but I just dont let it wind too high unless I have to and its given me no issues otherwise.