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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: $20,675

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,778

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $26,500
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $24,760
RS Package 800 800  
Convenience Package 650    
Fun & Sun Package 550    
Metal pedals 105 105  
Sunroof   850  
Premium Package     2,950
RS Package 728 728  
Convenience Package 592    
Fun & Sun Package 500    
Metal pedals 96 96  
Sunroof   774  
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 2,105 1,755 2,950
Options (change) 1,916 1,598 2,635
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $20,675 $22,425 $30,200
Total Invoice $19,778 $21,476 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,607
Model Year201820182012
ModelSonicSonicOptima
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,675$22,425$30,200
Adjustments for Features00-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,675$22,425$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$19,778$21,476$28,145
Adjustments for Features00-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,778$21,476$24,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182012
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive, small  $5
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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, second row (optional)$0$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 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,345$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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.3,207 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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%
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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested255585%

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