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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: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelRioSonic
TrimSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $15,855
Base Invoice $15,625 $15,221
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net   60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,390
Floor mats 104  
Cargo net   53
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,334
Options (change) 130 1,450
Options (change) 104 1,387
Destination 850 825
Total Price $17,080 $18,130
Total Invoice $16,579 $17,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year20182015
ModelRioSonic
TrimSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$17,080$18,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,080$16,655
Total Invoice$16,579$17,433
Adjustments for Features0-1,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,579$16,015

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Outside temperature display $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,418

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
ModelRioSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in99.4 in
Length172.6 in173.1 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,714 lb.2,792 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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