Chevy Sonic Pricing Announced...

[Madams]

Chevy Sonic Pricing Announced...

General Motors has officially announced pricing for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The subcompact sedan will start at $14,495 (including destination charges) while the five-door model will command a slightly steeper $15,395 MSRP.

Those figures net buyers a 1.8-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine with 138 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque, a five-speed manual transmission, 10 air bags, remote keyless entry and power door locks. Buyers with a little more coin to spend can opt for a six-speed automatic transmission for $1,070. The more powerful and fuel-efficient turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission will set you back another $700, though that combination is only available on pricier LT and LTZ trims.

The prices put the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan on the high side of the subcompact segment. The Ford Fiesta S Sedan hits the market at $13,995 with destination while the Honda Fit hatchback lands closer to $15,870 and the Toyota Yaris carries a sticker of $13,915. The sales leader in the segment, the Nissan Versa, meanwhile, can be had for as little as $10,750 in sedan guise. Hit the jump for the full press blast.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic checks in priced from $14,495 — Autoblog

Decisions, decisions....

 

[Madams]

GM official...

GM News - United States - News

 

[Sonic-Mike]

Good find!

How does everyone feel about the price?

Personally I think that is a great price, well done on Chevy for keeping the price lower. I think the Sonic will become very popular at this price point.

 

[blackphoenix]

on chevy's site they say a fully loaded ltz is like $17,400. for the price i'm going with the ltz.

 

[Stic5]

So what trim level and price point do YOU want??

I'm currently torn between the LT and LTZ. A Sonic LT Sedan with 1.4 turbo and 6 speed manual will cost $16395. That's the price point I want to be at and it has most of the features that I want EXCEPT cruise control. An LTZ sedan 1.4 turbo with 6 speed manual will cost $17995 which is more than I want to pay, but will have some nice features like cruise and leather heated seats. I can't decide.

 

[LorbeerTLC]

Sunroof, Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat? "$$"

A couple of prices that GM/Chevrolet hasn't yet disclosed is the Sunroof and the Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat (extra cost).
I've ordered the Sonic Hatchback LTZ 1.4L Turbo w/Sunroof & Crystal Red and I'm curious as to how much extra that'll be.

 

[Memphis]

IM guessing that the sunroof will be an added $600-800. The paint will probably be around $300-400 more.

 

[TravsSonic]

So what trim level and price point do YOU want??

I'm currently torn between the LT and LTZ. A Sonic LT Sedan with 1.4 turbo and 6 speed manual will cost $16395. That's the price point I want to be at and it has most of the features that I want EXCEPT cruise control. An LTZ sedan 1.4 turbo with 6 speed manual will cost $17995 which is more than I want to pay, but will have some nice features like cruise and leather heated seats. I can't decide.

i'm going the LT with the connectivity plus cruise package, because i don't want the leatherette and fluff stuff, but i do want cruise, turbo and 6 speed manual. This option fixes that.

 

[Stic5]

i'm going the LT with the connectivity plus cruise package, because i don't want the leatherette and fluff stuff, but i do want cruise, turbo and 6 speed manual. This option fixes that.

Good idea. Do we know what that option will cost? I want cruise but I'm not paying $600 for it if $1600 gets me cruise and leather with heated seats.

 

[ChevyFan]

Is Crystal Red Mettalic the only color that will be extra cost? Wondering if the silver will be extra also?

 

[Stic5]

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LS Price With Options

Here is a site that will allow you to build your Sonic using the pricing info that is currently out. If it's accurate then it should answer most pricing questions people have. What does your ideal Sonic cost? Mine is a Silver (black and brick interior) LT Sedan w/ 1.4 turbo and connectivity package for $16770.

 

[ChevyFan]

Nice find!

 

[Screamer4]

i'm going the LT with the connectivity plus cruise package, because i don't want the leatherette and fluff stuff, but i do want cruise, turbo and 6 speed manual. This option fixes that.

LT comes with 16" wheels instead of 17", doesn't it?

Though on a car this small I bet the handling differences are negligible

 

[TravsSonic]

LT comes with 16" wheels instead of 17", doesn't it?

Though on a car this small I bet the handling differences are negligible

from what the dealer told me when we were going through the options to order mine, the LT has 15" wheels. And since i have no intention of keeping the stock wheels (even if they were the 17's) the cheaper option is better. I just have to wait till one of the major spring manufacturers come out with a spring package to get rid of that nasty "to much air between the tires and fenders" problem, then the stock wheels will be put in the shed. Aftermarket wheels and stock ride height has never been a look I admired.

And on the performance side of it, I want to get the stock wheel and tire onto a scale and see what it weighs. Then spend some time on tirerack digging through wheels and tires to see if I can carve off some of the rotating mass and unsprung weight.

 

[Stic5]

I just have to wait till one of the major spring manufacturers come out with a spring package to get rid of that nasty "to much air between the tires and fenders" problem

Chevy seems to be pretty proud of the fact that they had the Corvette team tune the suspension of the Sonic. When you alter the ride height of the car, all of that work goes out the window and your Sonic becomes the worst handling one out there. Is that really worth getting rid of an inch of gap between your tire and fender? I realize that lowering the car will be a very common mod, but be aware that you are sacraficing performance for purely cosmetic reasons.

 

[TravsSonic]

yeah, i heard their little blurrb over how well THEY think it handles, but the truth is it will push like a pig, right out of the box. Chevy will not under any circumstances build a car that is sold to the masses that is neutral in handling, because neutral is to close to loose. They will make it push like a pig rutting around in the dirt because then its safe for everyone to drive, so i'm not horribly concerned about ruining how it handles. They build whats safe, not whats fast.

 

[laborsmith]

If one excludes the Cobalt SS/SC with the Quaife ATB limited slip differential, and of course the Corvette Z cars, you are absolutely correct. Laborsmith

 

[ChevyNut]

I am extremely happy with the pricing announced. Just what I was hoping for.