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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: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $15,832 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Sunroof 850          
Sunroof 748          
Options (change) 850 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 748 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $18,310 $26,335 $31,885 $31,186 $27,750 $36,985
Total Invoice $17,375 $24,650 $29,647 $28,719 $25,918 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,284
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,310$26,335$31,885$31,186$27,750$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-4,030-3,980-3,270-11,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$23,140$27,855$27,206$24,480$25,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,715$4,066$1,340$2,325
Total Invoice$17,375$24,650$29,647$28,719$25,918$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-2,991-3,747-3,665-3,054-10,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$21,659$25,900$25,054$22,864$23,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,241$3,395$1,205$2,010

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125 $125
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system  $600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic information  $25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 $100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25   $25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
LED headlights     $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,820$6,015$6,850$6,800$6,090$14,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$4,030$3,980$3,270$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,991-3,747-3,665-3,054-10,707

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.4 in
Length173.1 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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