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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sees Slight Price Increase Over 2015 Model

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic grew and fell compared to the 2015 model depending on the trim level, according to a pricing analysis performed by GM Authority.

The price increase on the 2016 Chevy Sonic Sedan was $150 on the LS and LTZ trim levels, $200 on the RS trim level, and $350 on the LT. Meanwhile, the price of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback dropped $400 on the RS trim, while rising $150 on the LS and LTZ trims and $350 on the LT trim.

Trim Level 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 2015 Chevrolet Sonic + / – 2016
Sonic Sedan
LS Manual $15,220 $15,070 +$150
LS Automatic $16,470 $16,320 +$150
LT Manual $17,030 $16,680 +$350
LT Automatic $18,420 $18,070 +$350
LTZ Manual Not available $19,060 Not applicable
LTZ Automatic $20,655 $20,505 +$150
RS Manual $20,970 $20,770 +$200
RS Automatic $22,370 $22,170 +$200
Sonic Hatchback
LS Manual $15,820 $15,670 +$150
LS Automatic $17,070 $16,920 +$150
LT Manual $17,630 $17,280 +$350
LT Automatic $19,020 $18,670 +$350
LTZ Manual Not available $19,660 Not applicable
LTZ Automatic $21,220 $21,070 +$150
RS Manual $20,970 $21,370 -$400
RS Automatic $22,370 $22,770 -$400

The Chevy Sonic received various updates for the 2016 model year, including new colors, standard MyLink infotainment on the LT trim, installing a smaller fuel tank on Sonics with manual transmissions, and discontinuing the manual transmission from the LTZ trim level.

About The Figures

  • Pricing figures represent starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSPR) for each trim level without additional options
  • MSRP obtained from Chevrolet for the United States market
  • MSRP does not include $875 destination charge per vehicle
  • Manufacturer incentives or rebates not included in MSRP
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