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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: $17,005

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,313

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimLXEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,900 $19,500 $15,640 $17,250
Base Invoice $15,599 $18,528 $15,014 $16,388
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo net 50 50 60 60
Rear spoiler 295 295    
205/55R16     495  
Floor mats 93 93    
Cargo net 42 42 53 53
Rear spoiler 244 244    
205/55R16     436  
Options (change) 460 460 555 60
Options (change) 379 379 489 53
Destination 800 800 810 810
Total Price $17,160 $20,760 $17,005 $18,120
Total Invoice $16,778 $19,707 $16,313 $17,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimLXEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$17,160$20,760$17,005$18,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-1,550-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,160$17,980$15,455$16,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0$940
Total Invoice$16,778$19,707$16,313$17,251
Adjustments for Features0-2,639-1,487-1,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,778$17,068$14,826$15,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$783

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimLXEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
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
Rearview camera $200  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $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 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Total Value of Features$570$3,350$2,120$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$1,550$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,639-1,487-1,642

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

205/55R16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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