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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: $18,545

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,637

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelRioRioSonic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,500 $17,700 $17,695
Base Invoice $15,730 $16,870 $16,987
Convenience Package 1,150    
Floor mats 95 95  
Metal pedals     95
1.8L I4     -750
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,450
Convenience Package 1,035    
Floor mats 72 72  
Metal pedals     86
1.8L I4     -683
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,355
Options (change) 1,245 95 795
Options (change) 1,107 72 758
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $18,545 $18,595 $19,365
Total Invoice $17,637 $17,742 $18,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $478
Model Year201320132018
ModelRioRioSonic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$18,545$18,595$19,365
Adjustments for Features0-200-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,545$18,395$18,750
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$17,637$17,742$18,620
Adjustments for Features0-191-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,637$17,551$18,029
Cost Above Minimum$86$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201320132018
ModelRioRioSonic
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,955$2,155$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-591

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132018
ModelRioSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length171.9 in173.9 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.2,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested53543%

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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