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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: $17,425

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,743

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,355 $19,395 $16,155
Base Invoice $15,435 $18,045 $15,509
Appearance Package 1,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,295    
Rear spoiler 200 200 395
Appearance Package 890    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,065    
Rear spoiler 160 160 359
Options (change) 2,495 200 395
Options (change) 2,115 160 359
Destination 640 640 875
Total Price $19,490 $20,235 $17,425
Total Invoice $18,190 $18,845 $16,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,356
Model Year200720072016
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4161hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$19,490$20,235$17,425
Adjustments for Features0-950-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,490$19,285$17,280
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0
Total Invoice$18,190$18,845$16,743
Adjustments for Features0-885-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,190$17,960$16,604
Cost Above Minimum$230$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200720072016
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,000$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-139

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length186.4 in173.1 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,733 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested77553%

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