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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: $22,905

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,909

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $18,931 $25,023 $33,481
Driver Confidence Package 495    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Metal pedals 105    
Sunroof 850    
RS Package 800    
Driver Confidence Package 450    
Cargo net 55 42 42
Metal pedals 96    
Sunroof 774    
RS Package 728    
Options (change) 2,310 50 50
Options (change) 2,103 42 42
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $22,905 $27,800 $37,035
Total Invoice $21,909 $25,960 $34,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,309
Model Year201720172017
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,905$27,800$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-795-9,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,905$27,005$27,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985
Total Invoice$21,909$25,960$34,418
Adjustments for Features0-742-8,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,909$25,218$26,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$794

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelSonicOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,945$4,740$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$795$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-742-8,406

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.4 in
Length173.9 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,220 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 Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

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