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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: $19,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720202020
ModelRioSonicSonic
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $18,620 $20,720
Eco Package 600    
Floor mats 120    
Eco Package 551    
Floor mats 97    
Options (change) 720 0 0
Options (change) 648 0 0
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $19,370 $19,495 $21,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,712
Model Year201720202020
ModelRioSonicSonic
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$19,370$19,495$21,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,370$18,420$19,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720202020
ModelRioSonicSonic
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,725$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48-82

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172020
ModelRioSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length172.0 in173.9 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,857 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

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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