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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: $22,650

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,732

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092019
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $20,020
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $19,259
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
RS Package     800
Metal pedals     105
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
RS Package     728
Metal pedals     96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 1,755
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 1,598
Destination 675 675 875
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $22,650
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $21,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,338
Model Year200920092019
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG27/38 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$22,650
Adjustments for Features-1,680-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,955$22,535$22,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$21,732
Adjustments for Features-1,561-1,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,394$20,933$21,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092019
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
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 changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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$150 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,550$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,561-1,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092019
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length189.0 in173.9 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,796 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 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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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