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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $16,665
Base Invoice $16,950 $15,832
Premium Package 950  
Sunroof   850
Premium Package 830  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 950 850
Options (change) 830 748
Destination 775 795
Total Price $19,525 $18,310
Total Invoice $18,555 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,056
Model Year20132012
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,525$18,310
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,395$18,310
Total Invoice$18,555$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,431$17,375

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132012
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Power-folding mirrors$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$1,525$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,791 lb.2,727 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 ft314.0 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%

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