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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018201820182018
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $16,388 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Cargo net 60 50 50 50 50 50
Sunroof 850          
Floor mats   135        
Panoramic sunroof   1,000        
Premium Package     2,300      
Cargo net 53 42 42 42 42 42
Sunroof 748          
Floor mats   108        
Panoramic sunroof   932        
Premium Package     2,088      
Options (change) 910 1,185 2,350 50 50 50
Options (change) 801 1,082 2,130 42 42 42
Destination 810 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $18,970 $25,580 $28,845 $31,935 $31,236 $31,445
Total Invoice $17,999 $24,629 $26,927 $29,689 $28,761 $29,317

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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: $3,658
Model Year201320182018201820182018
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,970$25,580$28,845$31,935$31,236$31,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-5,645-3,930-3,780-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,970$22,775$23,200$28,005$27,456$24,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$5,230$4,681$1,225
Total Invoice$17,999$24,629$26,927$29,689$28,761$29,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,701-5,270-3,654-3,480-6,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,999$21,928$21,657$26,035$25,281$22,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$271$0$4,378$3,624$719

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320182018201820182018
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$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
Blind spot warning system $200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  $250
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
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 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$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$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
LED headlights     $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$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  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,945$5,750$8,590$6,875$6,725$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$5,645$3,930$3,780$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,701-5,270-3,654-3,480-6,941

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
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 Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima S

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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