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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: $16,275

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,654

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $3,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,995 $20,995 $21,975 $15,295
Base Invoice $17,640 $19,620 $20,370 $14,683
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Floor mats 95      
Metal pedals       105
5-speed shiftable automatic 710      
Floor mats 75      
Metal pedals       96
Options (change) 1,295 0 0 105
Options (change) 785 0 0 96
Destination 695 695 695 875
Total Price $19,985 $21,690 $22,670 $16,275
Total Invoice $19,120 $20,315 $21,065 $15,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,191
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$19,985$21,690$22,670$16,275
Adjustments for Features-925-3,705-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,060$17,985$18,890$16,275
Cost Above Minimum$1,075$0$905$0
Total Invoice$19,120$20,315$21,065$15,654
Adjustments for Features-885-3,470-3,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,235$16,845$17,553$15,654
Cost Above Minimum$1,390$0$708$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2010201020102018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimLXEXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app   $25
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
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$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$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Manual remote mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Trip computer $150$150$150
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  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,795$5,575$5,650$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$3,705$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-885-3,470-3,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102018
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.2,773 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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