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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: $18,515

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,804

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $20,690 $21,140 $16,155
Base Invoice $16,510 $19,255 $19,665 $15,509
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,455      
Convenience Package 550      
Floor mats 95      
Metal pedals       95
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,390
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Convenience Package 490      
Floor mats 75      
Metal pedals       86
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,334
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 1,485
Options (change) 1,765 0 0 1,420
Destination 675 675 675 875
Total Price $20,270 $21,365 $21,815 $18,515
Total Invoice $18,950 $19,930 $20,340 $17,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $784
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$20,270$21,365$21,815$18,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-1,605-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,270$19,385$20,210$17,990
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$825$0
Total Invoice$18,950$19,930$20,340$17,804
Adjustments for Features0-1,847-1,496-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$18,083$18,844$17,299
Cost Above Minimum$867$0$761$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,970$3,950$3,575$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$1,605$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,847-1,496-505

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092016
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.2,798 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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

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