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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $3,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonicSonic
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $18,791 $19,090
Premium Package 2,250 2,150      
Dusk Package       1,715  
Sunroof       850 850
Premium Package 2,010 1,920      
Dusk Package       1,561  
Sunroof       774 774
Options (change) 2,250 2,150 0 2,565 850
Options (change) 2,010 1,920 0 2,335 774
Destination 750 750 750 875 875
Total Price $25,700 $27,600 $27,250 $23,220 $21,820
Total Invoice $23,970 $25,750 $25,510 $22,001 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $460
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonicSonic
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
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)215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,700$27,600$27,250$23,220$21,820
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,3450-1,540-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$24,255$27,250$21,680$21,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$5,045$375$0
Total Invoice$23,970$25,750$25,510$22,001$20,739
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,1210-1,459-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,710$22,629$25,510$20,542$20,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$4,800$292$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonicSonic
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
Media drive, small  $5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$6,825$3,480$5,020$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$3,345$0$1,540$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,260-3,1210-1,459-489

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112016
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.2,734 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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