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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,000

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,730

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $842

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelSpectraSpectraSonic
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $16,665
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $15,832
Alloy wheels 400    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Remote start 250 250  
Sunroof 750 750 850
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Alloy wheels 360    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Remote start 215 215  
Sunroof 675 675 748
4-speed automatic 930 930  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,197
Options (change) 2,800 2,400 2,110
Options (change) 2,540 2,180 1,945
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $19,000 $19,500 $19,570
Total Invoice $17,730 $18,210 $18,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,554
Model Year200920092012
ModelSpectraSpectraSonic
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,000$19,500$19,570
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,000$19,075$17,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0
Total Invoice$17,730$18,210$18,572
Adjustments for Features0-397-2,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,730$17,813$16,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092012
ModelSpectraSpectraSonic
TrimEXSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,250$1,675$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-2,396

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelSpectraSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in99.4 in
Length177.2 in173.1 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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