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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: $20,070

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,262

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $17,695
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,987
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
2.7L V6 1,300  
RS Package   800
1.8L I4   -750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,450
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
2.7L V6 1,020  
RS Package   728
1.8L I4   -683
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,355
Options (change) 2,400 1,500
Options (change) 1,964 1,400
Destination 590 875
Total Price $22,090 $20,070
Total Invoice $20,159 $19,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,948
Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,090$20,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$18,975
Total Invoice$20,159$19,262
Adjustments for Features0-1,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$18,211

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $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 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
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 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,051

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length185.8 in173.9 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,837 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 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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

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