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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: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,787

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $20,020
Base Invoice $28,380 $19,259
Cargo net 50 60
RS Package   800
Metal pedals   105
Sunroof   850
Cargo net 42 55
RS Package   728
Metal pedals   96
Sunroof   774
Options (change) 50 1,815
Options (change) 42 1,653
Destination 895 875
Total Price $31,445 $22,710
Total Invoice $29,317 $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: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,801
Model Year20182019
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,445$22,710
Adjustments for Features-6,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,300$22,710
Total Invoice$29,317$21,787
Adjustments for Features-5,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,588$21,787

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182019
ModelOptimaSonic
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,365$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7290

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182019
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.2,797 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

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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