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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: $18,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelForteSonic
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $20,720
Cargo net 40 60
Sunroof 700 850
RS Package   800
Metal pedals   105
Cargo net 32 55
Sunroof 610 774
RS Package   728
Metal pedals   96
Options (change) 740 1,815
Options (change) 642 1,653
Destination 695 875
Total Price $18,930 $23,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,761
Model Year20102020
ModelForteSonic
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,930$23,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,930$20,710

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102020
ModelForteSonic
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
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
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
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
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$675$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-292

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102020
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 Weight2,708 lb.2,858 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
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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