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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: $19,915

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,079

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTPremierSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,530 $19,720 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,829 $18,931 $18,318 $20,410
RS Package 800      
Convenience Package 650      
Cargo net 60 60 50 50
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler       295
RS Package 728      
Convenience Package 592      
Cargo net 55 55 42 42
Floor mats     102 102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 1,510 60 175 470
Options (change) 1,375 55 144 388
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $19,915 $20,655 $20,370 $22,965
Total Invoice $19,079 $19,861 $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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $656
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTPremierSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
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$19,915$20,655$20,370$22,965
Adjustments for Features-395-700-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,520$20,585$20,370$20,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,065$0$345
Total Invoice$19,079$19,861$19,357$21,693
Adjustments for Features-378-670-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,701$19,794$19,357$19,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,093$0$211

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTPremierSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,320$1,995$1,925$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$70$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-378-670-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelSonicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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