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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: $20,675

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,778

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $25,040 $16,987 $19,003
Premium Package 2,950    
RS Package   800 800
Convenience Package   650  
Fun & Sun Package   550  
Metal pedals   105 105
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 2,635    
RS Package   728 728
Convenience Package   592  
Fun & Sun Package   500  
Metal pedals   96 96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 2,950 2,105 1,755
Options (change) 2,635 1,916 1,598
Destination 800 875 875
Total Price $30,550 $20,675 $22,425
Total Invoice $28,475 $19,778 $21,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,983
Model Year201320182018
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,550$20,675$22,425
Adjustments for Features-3,98500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,565$20,675$22,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$28,475$19,778$21,476
Adjustments for Features-3,71400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,761$19,778$21,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201320182018
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats $75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,405$2,420$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,71400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.9 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,774 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 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested258085%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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