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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,570

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,572

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $16,665
Base Invoice $17,605 $15,832
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Sunroof   850
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Sunroof   748
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,197
Options (change) 2,180 2,110
Options (change) 1,795 1,945
Destination 590 795
Total Price $21,870 $19,570
Total Invoice $19,990 $18,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,169
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,870$19,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,870$17,725
Total Invoice$19,990$18,572
Adjustments for Features0-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,990$16,821

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length185.8 in173.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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