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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: $21,030

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $20,130 $18,791 $19,090
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Rear spoiler 295    
Remote start 495    
Dusk Package   1,715  
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 55 55
Rear spoiler 244    
Remote start 410    
Dusk Package   1,561  
Options (change) 965 1,775 60
Options (change) 798 1,616 55
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $23,160 $22,430 $21,030
Total Invoice $21,823 $21,282 $20,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $432
Model Year201720162016
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4138hp 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)215/45-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$23,160$22,430$21,030
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,705$21,405$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$21,823$21,282$20,020
Adjustments for Features-1,371-9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,452$20,309$20,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$289$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720162016
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,220$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,371-9730

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172016
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.2,734 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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