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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: $18,275

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,398

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $20,130 $16,520 $18,720
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Rear spoiler 295    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 53 53
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 470 60 60
Options (change) 388 53 53
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $22,665 $18,275 $20,590
Total Invoice $21,413 $17,398 $19,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,530
Model Year201720142014
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$22,665$18,275$20,590
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,035$18,275$19,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015
Total Invoice$21,413$17,398$19,598
Adjustments for Features-2,4850-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,928$17,398$18,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$963

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720142014
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 
Proximity key$250  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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 
Approach detection$25  
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  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Metal pedals  $75
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$3,575$945$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4850-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172014
ModelForteSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in173.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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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