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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: $21,880

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,794

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $28,380 $18,791 $19,090
Cargo net 50 60 60
Remote start 425    
Dusk Package   1,715  
Metal pedals   95  
Sunroof   850 850
Cargo net 42 55 55
Remote start 353    
Dusk Package   1,561  
Metal pedals   86  
Sunroof   774 774
Options (change) 475 2,720 910
Options (change) 395 2,476 829
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $31,870 $23,375 $21,880
Total Invoice $29,670 $22,142 $20,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,225
Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,870$23,375$21,880
Adjustments for Features-6,070-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,800$22,275$21,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$29,670$22,142$20,794
Adjustments for Features-5,651-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,019$21,100$20,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaSonicSonic
TrimSXLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,215$3,245$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,651-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182016
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.2,734 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

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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