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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTZRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $24,760
Dusk Package 1,715    
Metal pedals 95    
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     2,950
Dusk Package 1,561    
Metal pedals 86    
Sunroof 774 774  
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 2,660 850 2,950
Options (change) 2,421 774 2,635
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $23,315 $21,820 $30,200
Total Invoice $22,087 $20,739 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,855
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTZRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,315$21,820$30,200
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$21,820$26,390
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$22,087$20,739$28,145
Adjustments for Features-1,0420-3,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,045$20,739$24,594
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTZRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive, small  $5
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,070$2,970$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-3,551

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.0 in
Length173.1 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested17512%
Total Not Requested130088%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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