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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: $23,305

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $20,720
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 60
Rear spoiler 295  
RS Package   800
Sunroof   850
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 55
Rear spoiler 244  
RS Package   728
Sunroof   774
Options (change) 3,460 1,710
Options (change) 3,096 1,557
Destination 850 875
Total Price $24,300 $23,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,322
Model Year20162020
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,300$23,305
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,045$23,305

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162020
ModelForteSonic
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1850

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162020
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in173.9 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,858 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested197559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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