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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,700

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,827

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelRioRioSonic
TrimLXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,815 $13,615 $16,155
Base Invoice $12,160 $12,915 $15,509
Power Package 600 600  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Floor mats 85 85  
Rear spoiler 300   395
4-speed automatic 850 850  
Metal pedals     95
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,390
Power Package 535 535  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357  
Floor mats 65 65  
Rear spoiler 250   359
4-speed automatic 810 815  
Metal pedals     86
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,334
Options (change) 2,235 1,935 1,880
Options (change) 2,017 1,772 1,779
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $15,700 $16,200 $18,910
Total Invoice $14,827 $15,337 $18,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $704
Model Year200820082016
ModelRioRioSonic
TrimLXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15195/65-15
Total Price$15,700$16,200$18,910
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,700$15,500$16,010
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$14,827$15,337$18,163
Adjustments for Features0-663-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,827$14,674$15,378
Cost Above Minimum$153$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082016
ModelRioRioSonic
TrimLXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,375$2,075$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-663-2,785

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082016
ModelRioSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in99.4 in
Length166.9 in173.1 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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