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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: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,313

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $18,318 $20,410
205/55R16 495      
Cargo net 60 60 50 50
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler       295
205/55R16 436      
Cargo net 53 53 42 42
Floor mats     102 102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 555 60 175 470
Options (change) 489 53 144 388
Destination 810 810 895 895
Total Price $17,005 $18,120 $20,370 $22,965
Total Invoice $16,313 $17,251 $19,357 $21,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,089
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTLTZSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4164hp 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)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$17,005$18,120$20,370$22,965
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,005-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$17,945$19,365$19,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$345
Total Invoice$16,313$17,251$19,357$21,693
Adjustments for Features0-167-955-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,313$17,084$18,402$18,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$771$0$216

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201320182018
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Siri Eyes Free support $0  
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 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$1,245$1,420$2,250$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,005$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-955-3,075

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
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 Volume14.9 ft314.9 ft3

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