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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: $17,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,917

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelSonicForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $15,995
Base Invoice $16,987 $15,230
Cargo net 60 40
1.8L I4 -750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,450  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net 55 32
1.8L I4 -683  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,355  
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 760 1,040
Options (change) 727 992
Destination 875 695
Total Price $19,330 $17,730
Total Invoice $18,589 $16,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $323
Model Year20182010
ModelSonicForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$19,330$17,730
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,255$17,730
Total Invoice$18,589$16,917
Adjustments for Features-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,594$16,917

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelSonicForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,475$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelSonicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length173.9 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,740 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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