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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,065 $16,665 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $14,462 $15,832 $18,318 $20,130
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 375      
Floor mats     125 125
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 330      
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 375 0 125 125
Options (change) 330 0 102 102
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $16,235 $17,460 $20,320 $22,320
Total Invoice $15,587 $16,627 $19,315 $21,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$16,235$17,460$20,320$22,320
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,380-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,235$16,985$18,940$19,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$200
Total Invoice$15,587$16,627$19,315$21,127
Adjustments for Features0-452-1,312-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,587$16,175$18,003$18,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$588$0$114

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,070$1,545$2,450$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,380$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-1,312-3,010

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
ModelSonicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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