2016 Chevy Spark Prices Paid

kkollwitz

Prices paid, driving impressions, etc.

kkollwitz

I had been shopping for an automatic Spark for my daughter since November, decided to wait and see what the 2016 models and pricing were. Browsed online every other day or so, got serious in February because my $1000 GMCard bonus would end on 2/29/16. Friday morning around 10am I found a base 2016 LS CVT on sale about 100 miles away. Called the dealer, after a few back & forth calls had the final price. Got a check from the bank, insurance sorted out, and arrived at the dealer about 5pm, back on the road by 6pm.

14,635.00 MSRP
342.00 Tax & tags
-3,735.00 Dealer discount
-1,292.24 GM card earnings
-1,000.00 GM card bonus earnings (expiring on 2/29/16)
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$8949.76 total price

kkollwitz

Impressions:

Wow, have small cars come a long way since my 1984 CRX! I was way surprised by the base Spark LS's touchscreen, Bluetooth, rear backup camera, standard A/C, rear wiper & defrost etc. At the same time my daughter was more interested in the tech stuff than the power locks, power side mirrors, power windows, nicer materials, and cruise that this car does not have. A good trade-off. We both found the backseat to be cozy but acceptable.

I was quite comfortable driving home for 2 hours, although I missed having cruise. But it's not going to be my car, and the daughter doesn't like to use cruise anyway. I was satisfied with the 98hp of the new 1.4L, and find the CVT to be completely unobtrusive and smooth. The car was weirdly quiet even at 60+ mph for being so petite and upright. And 2,000rpm at 60 mph? I would have expected 3,000.

It's light and nimble, fun to drive; but I won't be seeing how fast it stops, corners or accelerates. I have my own car for that kind of tossing.

I did not drive a 2015, so can't compare the two.

In the 3 days (1 highway, 2 in town) the car has been driven it's averaged 36.6mpg, so the 41mpg EPA is probably accurate.

Michaell

I, too, saw the differences between the 2015 and 2016 Spark; looks like you scored yourself (and your daughter) a great deal.

I've got $4200 of GM points set to expire in a couple of weeks, though I'm not currently in the market.

stever

Wow, brand spanking new car for under $9,000. Killer deal!

kkollwitz

Yeah- that bonus money's expiration date lit a fire under me. Didn't anticipate being able to get a better deal on new wheels anytime soon. Sure is a fun basic car.

iluvmysephia1

I would think anything around $12,000 or less would be a great deal on a 2016 Chevy Spark LS 5-speed.

Mrsunny19

Sorry to post in an old thread as there is no newer thread for Chevy Spark. Has anyone gotten the newer 2017 Chevy Spark here? I am located in NorCal...thanks