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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: $21,230

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,283

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTPremierSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $18,318 $20,130
RS Package 800 800    
Fun & Sun Package 550      
Convenience Package 650      
Driver Confidence Package 495 495    
Cargo net 60 60 50 50
Metal pedals 105 105    
Sunroof   850    
Premium Package     2,500  
Technology Package     1,490  
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler       295
RS Package 728 728    
Fun & Sun Package 500      
Convenience Package 592      
Driver Confidence Package 450 450    
Cargo net 55 55 42 42
Metal pedals 96 96    
Sunroof   774    
Premium Package     2,301  
Technology Package     1,371  
Floor mats     102 102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 2,660 2,310 4,165 470
Options (change) 2,421 2,103 3,816 388
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $21,230 $22,980 $24,360 $22,665
Total Invoice $20,283 $21,981 $23,029 $21,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $472
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelSonicSonicForteForte
TrimLTPremierSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4147hp 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)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,230$22,980$24,360$22,665
Adjustments for Features-20-20-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,210$22,960$21,935$22,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$730
Total Invoice$20,283$21,981$23,029$21,413
Adjustments for Features-19-19-2,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,264$21,962$20,736$21,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$677

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820172017
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  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50 
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$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system  $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,170$5,575$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$20$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-19-2,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
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%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested77534%
Total Not Requested147566%

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