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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500 $17,250
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760 $16,388
Premium Package 2,250 2,150 2,000    
Sunroof         850
Premium Package 2,010 1,920 1,790    
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 2,250 2,150 2,000 0 850
Options (change) 2,010 1,920 1,790 0 748
Destination 750 750 750 750 810
Total Price $25,700 $27,600 $28,950 $27,250 $18,910
Total Invoice $23,970 $25,750 $27,020 $25,510 $17,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,822
Model Year20112011201120112013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16205/50-17
Total Price$25,700$27,600$28,950$27,250$18,910
Adjustments for Features-4,505-4,355-5,130-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$23,245$23,820$26,240$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$2,625$5,045$0
Total Invoice$23,970$25,750$27,020$25,510$17,946
Adjustments for Features-4,202-4,063-4,788-9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,768$21,687$22,232$24,564$17,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$2,464$4,796$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112011201120112013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Media drive, small   $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices   $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$7,125$6,975$7,750$3,630$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$4,355$5,130$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,202-4,063-4,788-9460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.1 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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