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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,727

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $14,025
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $13,305
205/55R16 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335  
Power Package     600
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
4-speed automatic     850
205/55R16 436    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268  
Power Package     535
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
4-speed automatic     815
Options (change) 1,780 1,335 1,935
Options (change) 1,669 1,268 1,772
Destination 810 810 650
Total Price $18,230 $19,395 $16,610
Total Invoice $17,493 $18,466 $15,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177
Model Year201320132009
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/55-15
Total Price$18,230$19,395$16,610
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,205$17,195$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$17,493$18,466$15,727
Adjustments for Features-1,943-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,550$16,371$15,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201320132009
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,800$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,943-2,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132009
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in98.4 in
Length173.1 in166.9 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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