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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: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,572

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $16,665
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $15,832
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Sunroof     850
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Sunroof     748
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,197
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 2,110
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 1,945
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $19,570
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $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: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,635$23,915$19,570
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,830$22,410$19,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$18,572
Adjustments for Features-1,677-1,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,278$20,817$18,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXLTZ
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $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$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,800$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,677-1,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length189.0 in173.1 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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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