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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: $19,845

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,046

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $17,530
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $16,829
Appearance Package 1,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Stability control 650 650  
Rear spoiler 200 200  
RS Package     800
1.8L I4     -750
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,390
Appearance Package 890    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Stability control 580 580  
Rear spoiler 160 160  
RS Package     728
1.8L I4     -682
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,296
Options (change) 3,245 850 1,440
Options (change) 2,780 740 1,342
Destination 675 675 875
Total Price $20,675 $21,420 $19,845
Total Invoice $19,265 $19,925 $19,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $419
Model Year200820082017
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4162hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,675$21,420$19,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,675$19,770$18,725
Cost Above Minimum$905$0$0
Total Invoice$19,265$19,925$19,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,265$18,390$17,971
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082017
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
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$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,450$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,535-1,075

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length186.4 in173.9 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,837 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 lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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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