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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: $17,455

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,746

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRioRioSonicSonic
TrimEXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $18,090 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $16,220 $17,167 $14,462 $15,832
Convenience Package 1,200      
Floor mats 115 115    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     525  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,070 1,260
Convenience Package 1,116      
Floor mats 93 93    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     462  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,027 1,197
Options (change) 1,315 115 1,595 1,260
Options (change) 1,209 93 1,489 1,197
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $19,130 $19,030 $17,455 $18,720
Total Invoice $18,254 $18,085 $16,746 $17,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRioRioSonicSonic
TrimEXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$19,130$19,030$17,455$18,720
Adjustments for Features0-200-245-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,130$18,830$17,210$18,000
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0$790
Total Invoice$18,254$18,085$16,746$17,824
Adjustments for Features0-190-235-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,254$17,895$16,511$17,138
Cost Above Minimum$359$0$0$627

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelRioRioSonicSonic
TrimEXSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Metal pedals $75  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,150$2,195$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$245$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-235-686

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152012
ModelRioSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length171.9 in173.1 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.2,792 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 ft314.0 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 lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested43036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

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

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