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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelSonicRioRio
TrimLTLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $15,509 $14,480 $15,110
Rear spoiler 395 300  
Metal pedals 95    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390    
Value Package   750  
195/55VR15   300  
Floor mats   95 95
Rear spoiler 359 250  
Metal pedals 86    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334    
Value Package   665  
195/55VR15   260  
Floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 1,880 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,779 1,247 72
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $18,910 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $18,163 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $886
Model Year201620112011
ModelSonicRioRio
TrimLTLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$18,910$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-1,8250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,085$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$18,163$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-1,7530-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,410$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620112011
ModelSonicRioRio
TrimLTLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Total Value of Features$3,275$1,450$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7530-353

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162011
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in98.4 in
Length173.1 in167.3 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,798 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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