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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: $20,830

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,826

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelSonicSonicForte
TrimLTZRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $21,600
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $20,410
Dusk Package 2,030    
Cargo net 60 60 50
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Dusk Package 1,847    
Cargo net 53 53 42
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 2,090 60 470
Options (change) 1,900 53 388
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $21,150 $20,830 $22,965
Total Invoice $20,048 $19,826 $21,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year201520152018
ModelSonicSonicForte
TrimLTZRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,150$20,830$22,965
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,150$20,755$21,335
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$20,048$19,826$21,693
Adjustments for Features0-71-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,048$19,755$20,153
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152018
ModelSonicSonicForte
TrimLTZRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,120$1,195$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-1,540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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