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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: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,372

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,250
Base Invoice $16,760 $16,388
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 60
Sunroof   850
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,335
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 53
Sunroof   748
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,268
Options (change) 990 2,245
Options (change) 862 2,069
Destination 750 810
Total Price $19,340 $20,305
Total Invoice $18,372 $19,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $286
Model Year20122013
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,340$20,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,340$19,060
Total Invoice$18,372$19,267
Adjustments for Features0-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,372$18,086

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122013
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,181

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122013
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 LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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