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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $15,832 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Sunroof 850          
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Sunroof 748          
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Options (change) 850 0 1,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 748 0 1,395 0 0 0
Destination 795 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $18,310 $24,750 $34,295 $26,300 $28,300 $36,100
Total Invoice $17,375 $23,229 $31,865 $24,677 $26,563 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,785
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,310$24,750$34,295$26,300$28,300$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-6,905-2,580-3,280-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$22,545$27,390$23,720$25,020$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725
Total Invoice$17,375$23,229$31,865$24,677$26,563$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,069-6,416-2,421-3,079-8,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$21,160$25,449$22,256$23,484$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,289$1,096$2,324$4,345

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25  $25
HD radio  $50  $50
Navigation system  $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic information  $25  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Digital instruments$0     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,945$5,150$9,850$5,525$6,225$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$6,905$2,580$3,280$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,069-6,416-2,421-3,079-8,258

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.0 in
Length173.1 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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