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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: $20,830

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,826

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $20,410 $17,323 $18,948
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Rear spoiler 295    
Dusk Package   2,030  
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 53 53
Rear spoiler 244    
Dusk Package   1,847  
Options (change) 470 2,090 60
Options (change) 388 1,900 53
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $22,965 $21,150 $20,830
Total Invoice $21,693 $20,048 $19,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
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$22,965$21,150$20,830
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,335$21,150$20,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$21,693$20,048$19,826
Adjustments for Features-1,5400-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,153$20,048$19,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSonicSonic
TrimEXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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  
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  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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$2,750$1,120$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5400-71

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
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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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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