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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: $19,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,127

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelSonicForte
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $17,395
Base Invoice $16,520 $16,570
Cargo net 60 40
Sunroof 850  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,335  
Premium Package   950
Cargo net 53 32
Sunroof 748  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,268  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 2,245 990
Options (change) 2,069 862
Destination 825 695
Total Price $20,460 $19,080
Total Invoice $19,414 $18,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year20142011
ModelSonicForte
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,460$19,080
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,915$19,080
Total Invoice$19,414$18,127
Adjustments for Features-1,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,948$18,127

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
ModelSonicForte
TrimLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,345$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
ModelSonicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length173.1 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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