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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: $22,710

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,787

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $20,020
Base Invoice $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $19,259
Technology Package 2,350        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 60
Premium Package     3,300    
RS Package         800
Metal pedals         105
Sunroof         850
Technology Package 2,185        
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 55
Premium Package     3,060    
RS Package         728
Metal pedals         96
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 2,400 50 3,350 50 1,815
Options (change) 2,227 42 3,102 42 1,653
Destination 825 825 825 825 875
Total Price $35,375 $26,665 $31,875 $36,375 $22,710
Total Invoice $32,867 $25,000 $29,847 $34,007 $21,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,083
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,375$26,665$31,875$36,375$22,710
Adjustments for Features-6,080-1,205-4,830-7,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$25,460$27,045$28,920$22,710
Cost Above Minimum$3,835$0$1,585$3,460$0
Total Invoice$32,867$25,000$29,847$34,007$21,787
Adjustments for Features-5,649-1,130-4,523-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,218$23,870$25,324$27,037$21,787
Cost Above Minimum$3,348$0$1,454$3,167$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
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$100
Remote app    $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25 $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports$0 $0$0$0
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0 $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25  $25 
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300 
Floor mats    $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
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$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,025$5,150$8,775$11,400$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,080$1,205$4,830$7,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,649-1,130-4,523-6,9700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152019
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.9 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,797 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 ft314.9 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%

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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