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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: $17,005

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,313

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $15,900 $19,500
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $15,599 $18,528
205/55R16 495      
Cargo net 60 60 50 50
Floor mats     115 115
Rear spoiler     295 295
205/55R16 436      
Cargo net 53 53 42 42
Floor mats     93 93
Rear spoiler     244 244
Options (change) 555 60 460 460
Options (change) 489 53 379 379
Destination 810 810 800 800
Total Price $17,005 $18,120 $17,160 $20,760
Total Invoice $16,313 $17,251 $16,778 $19,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$17,005$18,120$17,160$20,760
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,7250-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,455$16,395$17,160$17,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$820
Total Invoice$16,313$17,251$16,778$19,707
Adjustments for Features-1,487-1,6420-2,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,826$15,609$16,778$17,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$783$0$290

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Remote keyless entry$225$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,295$570$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,725$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,487-1,6420-2,639

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
ModelSonicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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 Volume14.9 ft314.9 ft3

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