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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $16,497 $26,490 $31,125
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Sunroof 748    
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 850 240 1,740
Options (change) 748 195 1,535
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $19,010 $28,990 $35,690
Total Invoice $18,040 $27,485 $33,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,928
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$19,010$28,990$35,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,710-8,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$25,280$27,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$18,040$27,485$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,517-7,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$23,968$25,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,739

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,195$5,905$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,710$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,517-7,753

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length159.0 in183.9 in
Width68.3 in74.2 in
Height59.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft372.5 ft3

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