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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,617

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,020
Base Invoice $15,230 $19,259
Premium Package 800  
Cargo net 40 60
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   850
Premium Package 700  
Cargo net 32 55
4-speed automatic 960  
Sunroof   774
Options (change) 1,840 910
Options (change) 1,692 829
Destination 695 875
Total Price $18,530 $21,805
Total Invoice $17,617 $20,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,832
Model Year20102019
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$18,530$21,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,530$20,230
Total Invoice$17,617$20,963
Adjustments for Features0-1,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,617$19,449

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102019
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,450$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,514

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102019
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in173.9 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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