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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: $22,305

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,363

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $1,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelSonicForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $19,390
Base Invoice $18,931 $18,432
Cargo net 60 50
Sunroof 850  
RS Package 800  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 55 42
Sunroof 774  
RS Package 728  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 1,710 4,060
Options (change) 1,557 3,657
Destination 875 825
Total Price $22,305 $24,275
Total Invoice $21,363 $22,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $412
Model Year20172015
ModelSonicForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,305$24,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,305$22,195
Total Invoice$21,363$22,914
Adjustments for Features0-1,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,363$20,951

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
ModelSonicForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$1,795$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,963

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
ModelSonicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested192553%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%

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