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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: $20,080

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimSEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,600 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,410 $16,987 $19,003
Floor mats 125 125    
Cargo net 50 50 60 60
Rear spoiler   295    
RS Package     800 800
Convenience Package     650  
Floor mats 102 102    
Cargo net 42 42 55 55
Rear spoiler   244    
RS Package     728 728
Convenience Package     592  
Options (change) 175 470 1,510 860
Options (change) 144 388 1,375 783
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $20,370 $22,965 $20,080 $21,530
Total Invoice $19,357 $21,693 $19,237 $20,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimSEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,370$22,965$20,080$21,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-395-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$20,715$19,685$21,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$1,450
Total Invoice$19,357$21,693$19,237$20,661
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-378-379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,357$19,568$18,859$20,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$211$0$1,423

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteSonicSonic
TrimSEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
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$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$1,725$3,975$2,120$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$395$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-378-379

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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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