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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: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRioSonic
TrimSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $17,695
Base Invoice $15,625 $16,987
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net   60
1.8L I4   -750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,450
Floor mats 104  
Cargo net   55
1.8L I4   -683
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,355
Options (change) 130 760
Options (change) 104 727
Destination 850 875
Total Price $17,080 $19,330
Total Invoice $16,579 $18,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $327
Model Year20182018
ModelRioSonic
TrimSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$17,080$19,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,080$17,580
Total Invoice$16,579$18,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,579$16,906

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
ModelRioSonic
TrimSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,425$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,683

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
ModelRioSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in99.4 in
Length172.6 in173.9 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,714 lb.2,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.9 ft3

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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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