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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: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $16,100
Base Invoice $15,014 $16,388 $15,625
Cargo net 60 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335  
Floor mats     130
Cargo net 53 53  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268  
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 1,345 1,395 130
Options (change) 1,286 1,321 104
Destination 810 810 850
Total Price $17,795 $19,455 $17,080
Total Invoice $17,110 $18,519 $16,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $863
Model Year201320132018
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$17,795$19,455$17,080
Adjustments for Features-1,450-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,345$17,505$17,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$17,110$18,519$16,579
Adjustments for Features-1,394-1,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,716$16,663$16,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$947$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201320132018
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,375$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,394-1,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132018
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.6 in
Length173.1 in172.6 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height59.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.7 ft3

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