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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: $18,515

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,804

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $17,995 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $15,509 $17,640 $19,620 $20,370
Metal pedals 95      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390      
Convenience Package   750    
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200    
Floor mats   95    
Metal pedals 86      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334      
Convenience Package   670    
5-speed shiftable automatic   710    
Floor mats   75    
Options (change) 1,485 2,045 0 0
Options (change) 1,420 1,455 0 0
Destination 875 695 695 695
Total Price $18,515 $20,735 $21,690 $22,670
Total Invoice $17,804 $19,790 $20,315 $21,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year2016201020102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$18,515$20,735$21,690$22,670
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,730-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,390$20,735$19,960$20,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$905
Total Invoice$17,804$19,790$20,315$21,065
Adjustments for Features-1200-1,620-1,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,684$19,790$18,695$19,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0$693

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201020102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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$150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,495$2,370$4,100$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,730$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200-1,620-1,677

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162010
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 Weight2,798 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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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
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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