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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: $19,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,127

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $15,855
Base Invoice $16,570 $15,221
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 60
Dragon Green Promotional Package   1,245
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,390
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 53
Dragon Green Promotional Package   1,096
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,334
Options (change) 990 2,695
Options (change) 862 2,483
Destination 695 825
Total Price $19,080 $19,375
Total Invoice $18,127 $18,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $741
Model Year20112015
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,080$19,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,080$18,180
Total Invoice$18,127$18,529
Adjustments for Features0-1,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,127$17,386

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,143

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in173.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,792 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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