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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,800

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $24,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,976

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $23,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $19,720 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $16,877 $18,931 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Convenience Package 650        
Driver Confidence Package 495 495      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 120 120 120
Cargo net 60 60      
Sunroof   850      
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595  
Convenience Package 592        
Driver Confidence Package 450 450      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 114 114 114
Cargo net 55 55      
Sunroof   774      
Cargo cover     124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 1,345 1,545 1,845 1,845 250
Options (change) 1,224 1,406 1,753 1,753 238
Destination 875 875 945 945 945
Total Price $19,800 $22,140 $44,465 $48,145 $54,430
Total Invoice $18,976 $21,212 $42,498 $46,013 $52,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,865
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$19,800$22,140$44,465$48,145$54,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-11,150-12,350-18,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,800$20,640$33,315$35,795$36,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$0$2,480$3,050
Total Invoice$18,976$21,212$42,498$46,013$52,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,437-10,657-11,803-17,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,976$19,775$31,841$34,210$34,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$799$0$2,369$2,915

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200  $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof $900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,445$3,945$13,595$14,795$20,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$11,150$12,350$18,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,437-10,657-11,803-17,266

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length159.8 in198.3 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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