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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: $3,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,743

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $15,509 $15,810 $18,510
Rear spoiler 395 200 200
Appearance Package   1,000  
Stability control   650 650
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,395  
Rear spoiler 359 160 160
Appearance Package   890  
Stability control   580 580
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,150  
Options (change) 395 3,245 850
Options (change) 359 2,780 740
Destination 875 675 675
Total Price $17,425 $20,675 $21,420
Total Invoice $16,743 $19,265 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $852
Model Year201620082008
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$17,425$20,675$21,420
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,425$19,820$18,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0
Total Invoice$16,743$19,265$19,925
Adjustments for Features0-797-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,743$18,468$17,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$873$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620082008
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$1,220$2,075$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797-2,330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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