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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: $19,125

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,146

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $18,528 $16,520 $18,720
Premium Package 2,600    
215/45HR17 300    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Rear spoiler 295    
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 2,348    
215/45HR17 269    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 53 53
Rear spoiler 244    
Sunroof   748 748
Options (change) 3,360 910 910
Options (change) 2,996 801 801
Destination 800 825 825
Total Price $23,660 $19,125 $21,440
Total Invoice $22,324 $18,146 $20,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $824
Model Year201420142014
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,660$19,125$21,440
Adjustments for Features-3,5550-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,105$19,125$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015
Total Invoice$22,324$18,146$20,346
Adjustments for Features-3,3540-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,970$18,146$19,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$966

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201420142014
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$995$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3540-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142014
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in173.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%

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