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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: $19,410

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,560

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $15,855
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $15,221
Premium Package   2,000  
Dragon Green Promotional Package     1,245
Metal pedals     95
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,390
Premium Package   1,790  
Dragon Green Promotional Package     1,096
Metal pedals     84
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,334
Options (change) 0 2,000 2,730
Options (change) 0 1,790 2,514
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $21,690 $24,670 $19,410
Total Invoice $20,315 $22,855 $18,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,563
Model Year201020102015
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXLT
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)?, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,690$24,670$19,410
Adjustments for Features-205-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,485$22,765$19,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$0
Total Invoice$20,315$22,855$18,560
Adjustments for Features-192-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,123$21,090$18,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$967$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201020102015
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXLT
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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear $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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,450$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-192-1,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102015
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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

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