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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: $18,290

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelSonicSonicRio
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,780 $17,390 $17,755
Base Invoice $15,149 $16,520 $16,962
Rearview camera 200    
MyLink 200    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335  
Eco Package     600
Floor mats     120
Rearview camera 176    
MyLink 176    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268  
Eco Package     551
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,685 1,335 720
Options (change) 1,585 1,268 648
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $18,290 $19,550 $19,370
Total Invoice $17,559 $18,613 $18,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,858
Model Year201420142017
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$18,290$19,550$19,370
Adjustments for Features-950-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,340$17,925$19,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$17,559$18,613$18,505
Adjustments for Features-912-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,647$17,066$18,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$419$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201420142017
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
911 assist  $25
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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$2,575$3,250$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-912-1,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142017
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

MyLink
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%

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