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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: $16,080

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,469

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $15,145
Base Invoice $16,570 $14,539
Cargo net 40 60
Cargo net 32 55
Options (change) 40 60
Options (change) 32 55
Destination 695 875
Total Price $18,130 $16,080
Total Invoice $17,297 $15,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $821
Model Year20112017
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$18,130$16,080
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,075$16,080
Total Invoice$17,297$15,469
Adjustments for Features-1,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,290$15,469

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112017
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Manual remote mirrors $25
Power mirrors$150 
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$2,750$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112017
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 Weight2,769 lb.2,773 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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