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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: $22,420

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $16,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,267

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $14,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $19,518 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75 75
Cargo net 60      
Sunroof 850      
Package 202B   2,950    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 123 66 66 66
Cargo net 53      
Sunroof 748      
Package 202B   2,575    
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,050 4,750 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 924 4,147 1,572 1,572
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $22,420 $38,645 $40,895 $45,795
Total Invoice $21,267 $35,815 $38,089 $42,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,641
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,420$38,645$40,895$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-6,910-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,420$33,350$33,985$37,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$21,267$35,815$38,089$42,658
Adjustments for Features0-4,907-6,436-7,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,267$30,908$31,653$35,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$4,219

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,810$8,105$9,720$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$6,910$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,907-6,436-7,531

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length159.0 in197.1 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested152554%

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