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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: $16,200

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,337

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelSonicRio
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $13,615
Base Invoice $16,987 $12,915
RS Package 800  
Metal pedals 95  
1.8L I4 -750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,450  
Power Package   600
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
4-speed automatic   850
RS Package 728  
Metal pedals 86  
1.8L I4 -683  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,355  
Power Package   535
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357
4-speed automatic   815
Options (change) 1,595 1,935
Options (change) 1,486 1,772
Destination 875 650
Total Price $20,165 $16,200
Total Invoice $19,348 $15,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,205
Model Year20182008
ModelSonicRio
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/55-15
Total Price$20,165$16,200
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,240$16,200
Total Invoice$19,348$15,337
Adjustments for Features-2,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,542$15,337

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182008
ModelSonicRio
TrimLTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
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
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182008
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in98.4 in
Length173.9 in166.9 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,837 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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