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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,185

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,487

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSonicSonicC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,865 $17,365 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,497 $23,035 $26,048
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 525      
Cold Weather Package     295  
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package 462      
Cold Weather Package     280  
Options (change) 525 0 295 0
Options (change) 462 0 280 0
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $17,185 $18,160 $25,290 $28,150
Total Invoice $16,487 $17,292 $24,190 $26,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,118
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSonicSonicC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$17,185$18,160$25,290$28,150
Adjustments for Features0-325-2,685-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,185$17,835$22,605$22,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$15$0
Total Invoice$16,487$17,292$24,190$26,923
Adjustments for Features0-309-2,568-5,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,487$16,983$21,622$21,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$496$17$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSonicSonicC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150  $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,820$4,180$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$2,685$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-309-2,568-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length159.0 in173.6 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height59.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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