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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: $22,350

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $8,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,404

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelSonicOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $26,800
Base Invoice $18,931 $25,040
RS Package 800  
Metal pedals 105  
Sunroof 850  
Premium Package   2,950
RS Package 728  
Metal pedals 96  
Sunroof 774  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,755 2,950
Options (change) 1,598 2,635
Destination 875 800
Total Price $22,350 $30,550
Total Invoice $21,404 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,776
Model Year20172013
ModelSonicOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,350$30,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$27,015
Total Invoice$21,404$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,404$25,180

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
ModelSonicOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,870$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,295

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.0 in
Length173.9 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,224 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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested258085%

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