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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: $17,735

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,057

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSonicSonicRioRio
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $16,800 $17,900
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $16,041 $17,088
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335    
Convenience Package     1,200  
Floor mats     115 115
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268    
Convenience Package     1,116  
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 1,285 1,335 1,315 115
Options (change) 1,233 1,268 1,209 93
Destination 810 810 800 800
Total Price $17,735 $19,395 $18,915 $18,815
Total Invoice $17,057 $18,466 $18,050 $17,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,017
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSonicSonicRioRio
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$17,735$19,395$18,915$18,815
Adjustments for Features-295-7950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,440$18,600$18,915$18,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$300$0
Total Invoice$17,057$18,466$18,050$17,981
Adjustments for Features-284-7570-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,773$17,709$18,050$17,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$936$260$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelSonicSonicRioRio
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,420$2,920$2,125$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$795$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-284-7570-191

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132014
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length173.1 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested43036%

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