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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Overview

Price Range: $13,865 to $18,625

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Being quite frank, Chevrolet’s last sub-compact, the Aveo, was a disappointment. But GM is looking to wipe the slate clean and prove that they can make a sub-compact that people actually want to drive (and buy for that matter), and it looks like they’ve done it with the new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.

The Sonic was designed in Korea and it is leaps and bounds better than the outgoing Aveo. Available in both sedan and five-door hatchback varieties, the Sonic has an aggressive face that’s highlighted by its unique headlight fixtures and split grille/air intake. The Sonic’s beltline also gives it a sportier appearance as it tapers up towards the rear of the car. On the hatchback, the door handles for the rear doors are hidden in the rear pillars and a rear spoiler is standard.

Engine options are shared with the Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan, and include a 1.8-liter four-cylinder and a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. Both engines output 138-horsepower although the turbocharged engine has a sizable advantage in torque. Transmission options include a five- or six-speed manual (six-speed with the turbocharged engine) and a six-speed automatic.

Fuel economy numbers come in at 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway (opting for the automatic transmission bumps city mpg to 26), which are decent but there are other cars in the segment that will offer you better mileage.

The biggest strides have arguably been made to the interior of the Sonic. One of the highlights is the brand new instrument panel, which attaches a digital speedometer to a more traditional analog tachometer. Chevy says that the look was inspired by motorcycles and the blue backlighting adds to the cabin’s ambiance. Standard features include auxiliary audio input jack, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, air conditioning, power locks, and remote keyless entry. If you want to get more out of your Sonic, choose from options like heated front seats, sunroof, remote start, Bluetooth®, and USB/iPod connectivity.

When it comes to safety, you can rest easy in the 2012 Sonic, which was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. Standard safety features include ten airbags (most cars come with six), OnStar, electronic stability system, antilock brakes, and traction control.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic not only fights the other cars in its segment, but perception as well. And we think the Sonic does that - Chevy has proved that it can make subcompact that looks good, drives well, and has an interior that you actually want to spend time in.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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