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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: $16,275

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,654

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $3,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201020102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $17,995 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $14,683 $17,640 $19,620 $20,370
Metal pedals 105      
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200    
Floor mats   95    
Metal pedals 96      
5-speed shiftable automatic   710    
Floor mats   75    
Options (change) 105 1,295 0 0
Options (change) 96 785 0 0
Destination 875 695 695 695
Total Price $16,275 $19,985 $21,690 $22,670
Total Invoice $15,654 $19,120 $20,315 $21,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,191
Model Year2018201020102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$16,275$19,985$21,690$22,670
Adjustments for Features0-925-3,705-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,275$19,060$17,985$18,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0$905
Total Invoice$15,654$19,120$20,315$21,065
Adjustments for Features0-885-3,470-3,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,654$18,235$16,845$17,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0$708

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201020102010
ModelSonicOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$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$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Manual remote mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Metal pedals$75  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,795$5,575$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$3,705$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-3,470-3,512

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
ModelSonicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.1 in
Length173.9 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,773 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150No
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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