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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: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSonicRio
TrimLTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $16,100
Base Invoice $16,987 $15,625
Cargo net 60  
1.8L I4 -750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,450  
Floor mats   130
Cargo net 55  
1.8L I4 -683  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,355  
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 760 130
Options (change) 727 104
Destination 875 850
Total Price $19,330 $17,080
Total Invoice $18,589 $16,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $327
Model Year20182018
ModelSonicRio
TrimLTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15185/65-15
Total Price$19,330$17,080
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,580$17,080
Total Invoice$18,589$16,579
Adjustments for Features-1,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,906$16,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicRio
TrimLTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,175$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.6 in
Length173.9 in172.6 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height59.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,837 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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