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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: $22,410

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelSonicOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $32,190
RS Package 800  
Cargo net 60 50
Metal pedals 105  
Sunroof 850  
RS Package 728  
Cargo net 55 42
Metal pedals 96  
Sunroof 774  
Options (change) 1,815 50
Options (change) 1,653 42
Destination 875 965
Total Price $22,410 $33,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,625
Model Year20172020
ModelSonicOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,410$33,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,410$27,510

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172020
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,670$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-173

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172020
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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