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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,310 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | |||||
| Difference: $8,140 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | |||||
| Difference: $7,395 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sonic | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LTZ | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $16,665 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 |
| Base Invoice | $15,832 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 |
| Sunroof | 850 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Sunroof | 748 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||
| Options (change) | 850 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 748 | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | 0 |
| Destination | 795 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $18,310 | $26,900 | $28,800 | $30,200 | $26,450 |
| Total Invoice | $17,375 | $25,060 | $26,840 | $28,145 | $24,770 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,227 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sonic | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LTZ | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 205/65-16 |
| Total Price | $18,310 | $26,900 | $28,800 | $30,200 | $26,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,785 | -4,785 | -5,410 | -630 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,310 | $22,115 | $24,015 | $24,790 | $25,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,675 | $3,705 |
| Total Invoice | $17,375 | $25,060 | $26,840 | $28,145 | $24,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,458 | -4,459 | -5,042 | -590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,375 | $20,602 | $22,381 | $23,103 | $24,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,779 | $2,501 | $3,578 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sonic | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LTZ | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive, small | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,370 | $7,155 | $7,155 | $7,780 | $3,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,785 | $4,785 | $5,410 | $630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,458 | -4,459 | -5,042 | -590 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sonic | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 173.1 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,728 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2880 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2880 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2780 | 93% |
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