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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: $20,735

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,833

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $30,500
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $28,380
Convenience Package 650    
RS Package 800 800  
Fun & Sun Package 550    
Cargo net 60 60 50
Metal pedals 105 105  
Sunroof   850  
Convenience Package 592    
RS Package 728 728  
Fun & Sun Package 500    
Cargo net 55 55 42
Metal pedals 96 96  
Sunroof   774  
Options (change) 2,165 1,815 50
Options (change) 1,971 1,653 42
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $20,735 $22,485 $31,445
Total Invoice $19,833 $21,531 $29,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,755
Model Year201820182018
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,735$22,485$31,445
Adjustments for Features00-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,735$22,485$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$19,833$21,531$29,317
Adjustments for Features00-5,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,833$21,531$23,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$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$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$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 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$2,220$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,729

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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