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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: $20,070

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,262

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelSonicOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,987 $17,605
RS Package 800  
1.8L I4 -750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,450  
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
RS Package 728  
1.8L I4 -683  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,355  
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 1,500 2,400
Options (change) 1,400 1,964
Destination 875 590
Total Price $20,070 $22,090
Total Invoice $19,262 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,948
Model Year20182006
ModelSonicOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,070$22,090
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,975$22,090
Total Invoice$19,262$20,159
Adjustments for Features-1,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,211$20,159

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelSonicOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$4,495$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0510

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in185.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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