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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: $22,905

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,909

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $19,720
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $18,931
Cargo net 50 50 60
Driver Confidence Package     495
Metal pedals     105
Sunroof     850
RS Package     800
Cargo net 42 42 55
Driver Confidence Package     450
Metal pedals     96
Sunroof     774
RS Package     728
Options (change) 50 50 2,310
Options (change) 42 42 2,103
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $27,800 $37,035 $22,905
Total Invoice $25,960 $34,418 $21,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,309
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,800$37,035$22,905
Adjustments for Features-795-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,005$27,990$22,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0
Total Invoice$25,960$34,418$21,909
Adjustments for Features-742-8,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,218$26,012$21,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$794$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaSonic
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,740$12,990$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-742-8,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172017
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in173.9 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

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