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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: $22,815

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $21,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,615

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $20,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $19,518 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Forward collision warning 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75 75
Cargo net 60      
Sunroof 850      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Forward collision warning 348      
All-weather floor mats 123 71 71 71
Cargo net 53      
Sunroof 748      
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 1,445 1,800 1,800 205
Options (change) 1,272 1,710 1,710 195
Destination 825 945 945 945
Total Price $22,815 $44,045 $46,245 $54,120
Total Invoice $21,615 $42,097 $44,198 $51,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,034
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,815$44,045$46,245$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-9,885-9,875-16,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$34,160$36,370$37,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,210$3,160
Total Invoice$21,615$42,097$44,198$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-9,448-9,438-16,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,615$32,649$34,760$35,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,111$3,021

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
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   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600 $600
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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
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   
Visor mirror, passenger$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  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,795$13,680$13,670$20,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,885$9,875$16,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,448-9,438-16,057

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length159.0 in198.3 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,691 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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