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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: $22,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,413

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelForteForteSonic
TrimSEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,300 $19,720
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,130 $18,931
Premium Package 2,500    
Technology Package 1,490    
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Rear spoiler   295  
Driver Confidence Package     495
RS Package     800
Metal pedals     105
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 2,301    
Technology Package 1,371    
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42 55
Rear spoiler   244  
Driver Confidence Package     450
RS Package     728
Metal pedals     96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 4,165 470 2,310
Options (change) 3,816 388 2,103
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $24,360 $22,665 $22,905
Total Invoice $23,029 $21,413 $21,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $723
Model Year201720172017
ModelForteForteSonic
TrimSEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4164hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,360$22,665$22,905
Adjustments for Features-2,4250-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,935$22,665$22,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$23,029$21,413$21,909
Adjustments for Features-2,2930-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,736$21,413$21,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$677$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720172017
ModelForteForteSonic
TrimSEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$5,575$3,150$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2930-450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172017
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in173.9 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,774 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 Room53.8 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 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested77534%
Total Not Requested147566%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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