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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: $18,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,542

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $16,155
Base Invoice $16,760 $15,509
Cargo net 40 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,390
Cargo net 32 55
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,334
Options (change) 40 1,450
Options (change) 32 1,389
Destination 750 875
Total Price $18,390 $18,480
Total Invoice $17,542 $17,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year20122016
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$18,390$18,480
Adjustments for Features0-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,390$17,535
Total Invoice$17,542$17,773
Adjustments for Features0-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,542$16,864

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
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
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
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.2,798 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 LT

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

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