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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: $19,640

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $16,520 $18,720
Cargo net 50 50 60 60
Forward collision warning     395 395
Metal pedals     120  
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo net 42 42 53 53
Forward collision warning     348 348
Metal pedals     106  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 50 50 1,425 1,305
Options (change) 42 42 1,255 1,149
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $27,800 $37,035 $19,640 $21,835
Total Invoice $25,960 $34,418 $18,600 $20,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,007
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,800$37,035$19,640$21,835
Adjustments for Features-2,520-10,7700-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,280$26,265$19,640$20,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0$970
Total Invoice$25,960$34,418$18,600$20,694
Adjustments for Features-2,353-10,0090-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,607$24,409$18,600$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$802$0$933

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key $250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$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$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio $50  
Navigation system $600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$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  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,365$13,615$2,845$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$10,770$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,353-10,0090-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172014
ModelOptimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in173.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,728 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 LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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