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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: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $16,665
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $15,832
Technology Package   2,350        
Sunroof           850
Technology Package   2,185        
Sunroof           748
Options (change) 0 2,350 0 0 0 850
Options (change) 0 2,185 0 0 0 748
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 795
Total Price $25,015 $35,325 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325 $18,310
Total Invoice $23,626 $32,825 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965 $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: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,168
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,015$35,325$26,615$28,525$36,325$18,310
Adjustments for Features-2,205-7,455-2,580-3,280-8,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,810$27,870$24,035$25,245$27,495$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$1,225$2,435$4,685$0
Total Invoice$23,626$32,825$24,958$26,745$33,965$17,375
Adjustments for Features-2,083-6,927-2,419-3,075-8,2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,543$25,898$22,539$23,670$25,709$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,355$996$2,127$4,166$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist $25  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera $200  $200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports $0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  $25$25
HD radio $50  $50 
Navigation system $600  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  $25 
Surround sound $250  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic information $25  $25 
Voice control for external devices $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Digital instruments     $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,150$10,400$5,525$6,225$11,775$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$7,455$2,580$3,280$8,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,083-6,927-2,419-3,075-8,2560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.1 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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