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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $13,995

Kia Soul   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,735

Kia Soul   
Difference: $2,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelSoulSonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $13,300 $14,765 $15,865 $17,365
Base Invoice $13,040 $14,396 $15,230 $16,497
US8 Audio System   350    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,070 1,070 1,260
US8 Audio System   308    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,043 1,027 1,197
Options (change) 0 1,420 1,070 1,260
Options (change) 0 1,351 1,027 1,197
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $13,995 $16,980 $17,730 $19,420
Total Invoice $13,735 $16,542 $17,052 $18,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelSoulSonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$13,995$16,980$17,730$19,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-3,300-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$13,995$14,280$14,430$15,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$790
Total Invoice$13,735$16,542$17,052$18,489
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-3,174-4,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,735$13,912$13,878$14,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$34$0$470

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelSoulSonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control   $150
Power front side windows$250 $250$250
Power rear side windows$200 $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Manual remote mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$750$3,450$4,050$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$3,300$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630-3,174-4,141

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelSoulSonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in99.4 in
Length161.6 in159.0 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height63.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,560 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LS

US8 Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

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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