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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $16,665
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $15,832
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Sunroof       850
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 850
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 0 748
Destination 800 800 800 795
Total Price $27,400 $30,550 $32,750 $18,310
Total Invoice $25,530 $28,475 $30,355 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,743
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,400$30,550$32,750$18,310
Adjustments for Features-4,735-5,360-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,665$25,190$26,340$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$3,675$0
Total Invoice$25,530$28,475$30,355$17,375
Adjustments for Features-4,412-4,996-5,9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,118$23,479$24,414$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,361$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5$5 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$6,955$7,580$8,630$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$5,360$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,412-4,996-5,9410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,224 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 ft314.0 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested290593%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested280593%

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