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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: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,057

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $17,755
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $16,962
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335  
Floor mats     120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268  
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,285 1,335 120
Options (change) 1,233 1,268 97
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $17,735 $19,395 $18,770
Total Invoice $17,057 $18,466 $17,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,614
Model Year201320132017
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$17,735$19,395$18,770
Adjustments for Features-745-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,990$18,150$18,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$17,057$18,466$17,954
Adjustments for Features-717-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,340$17,281$17,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$941$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201320132017
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,570$3,070$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-1,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132017
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length173.1 in172.0 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,729 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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