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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: $16,230

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,613

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $1,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSonicForte
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $17,600
Base Invoice $14,683 $16,760
Cargo net 60 40
Cargo net 55 32
Options (change) 60 40
Options (change) 55 32
Destination 875 750
Total Price $16,230 $18,390
Total Invoice $15,613 $17,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $827
Model Year20182012
ModelSonicForte
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$16,230$18,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,230$17,235
Total Invoice$15,613$17,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,613$16,440

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicForte
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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
Satellite radio $200
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Manual remote mirrors$25 
Power mirrors $150
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
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,102

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,773 lb.2,769 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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