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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: $20,245

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,214

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $16,388 $19,620 $20,370
Sunroof 850    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,335    
Premium Package     2,000
Sunroof 748    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,268    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,185 0 2,000
Options (change) 2,016 0 1,790
Destination 810 695 695
Total Price $20,245 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $19,214 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $979
Model Year201320102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$20,245$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,245$21,560$22,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$19,214$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-122-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,214$20,193$21,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$967

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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$3,520$3,650$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122-1,695

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132010
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length173.1 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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