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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: $17,425

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,743

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620072007
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $16,355 $19,395
Base Invoice $15,509 $15,435 $18,045
Rear spoiler 395 200 200
Appearance Package   1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,295  
Rear spoiler 359 160 160
Appearance Package   890  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,065  
Options (change) 395 2,495 200
Options (change) 359 2,115 160
Destination 875 640 640
Total Price $17,425 $19,490 $20,235
Total Invoice $16,743 $18,190 $18,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,356
Model Year201620072007
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4161hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$17,425$19,490$20,235
Adjustments for Features-1450-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,280$19,490$19,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0
Total Invoice$16,743$18,190$18,845
Adjustments for Features-1390-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,604$18,190$17,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620072007
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,195$2,050$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-885

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162007
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length173.1 in186.4 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,733 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested77553%

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