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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: $18,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,257

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelSonicRioRio
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $16,987 $15,535 $16,675
Metal pedals 95    
1.8L I4 -750    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,450    
Convenience Package   1,000  
Floor mats   95 95
Metal pedals 86    
1.8L I4 -683    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,355    
Convenience Package   900  
Floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 795 1,095 95
Options (change) 758 972 72
Destination 875 750 750
Total Price $19,365 $18,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $18,620 $17,257 $17,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $748
Model Year201820122012
ModelSonicRioRio
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$19,365$18,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features-6400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,725$18,145$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$18,620$17,257$17,497
Adjustments for Features-6150-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,005$17,257$17,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$145

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820122012
ModelSonicRioRio
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,570$1,930$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150-95

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length173.9 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,476 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
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51042%

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