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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: $20,735

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,833

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $28,380 $16,987 $19,003
Cargo net 50 60 60
RS Package   800 800
Convenience Package   650  
Fun & Sun Package   550  
Metal pedals   105 105
Sunroof     850
Cargo net 42 55 55
RS Package   728 728
Convenience Package   592  
Fun & Sun Package   500  
Metal pedals   96 96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 50 2,165 1,815
Options (change) 42 1,971 1,653
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $31,445 $20,735 $22,485
Total Invoice $29,317 $19,833 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,755
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,445$20,735$22,485
Adjustments for Features-6,14500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,300$20,735$22,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$29,317$19,833$21,531
Adjustments for Features-5,72900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,588$19,833$21,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201820182018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,365$2,220$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,72900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
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 kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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