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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: $21,880

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTZRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $31,990
Dusk Package 1,715    
Cargo net 60 60 50
Metal pedals 95    
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start     425
Dusk Package 1,561    
Cargo net 55 55 42
Metal pedals 86    
Sunroof 774 774  
Remote start     353
Options (change) 2,720 910 475
Options (change) 2,476 829 395
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $23,375 $21,880 $33,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,714
Model Year201620162019
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTZRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,375$21,880$33,390
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,275$21,880$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162019
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,245$2,145$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162019
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 Weight2,734 lb.3,231 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
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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