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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: $18,275

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,398

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelSonicSonicForte
TrimLTZRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $20,410
Cargo net 60 60 50
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Cargo net 53 53 42
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 60 60 470
Options (change) 53 53 388
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $18,275 $20,590 $22,965
Total Invoice $17,398 $19,598 $21,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year201420142018
ModelSonicSonicForte
TrimLTZRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$18,275$20,590$22,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,275$19,290$20,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0
Total Invoice$17,398$19,598$21,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,237-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,398$18,361$18,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$963$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142018
ModelSonicSonicForte
TrimLTZRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$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 
Approach detection  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$945$2,245$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,237-2,720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
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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