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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelSonicExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTZXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $16,665 $27,460 $31,010
Base Invoice $15,832 $25,504 $28,752
Sunroof 850   850
Sun and SYNC Package   795  
Convenience Package   995 995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof 748   723
Sun and SYNC Package   675  
Convenience Package   846 846
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 850 3,100 3,155
Options (change) 748 2,713 2,761
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $18,310 $31,375 $34,980
Total Invoice $17,375 $29,032 $32,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,594
Model Year201220092009
ModelSonicExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTZXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine138hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$18,310$31,375$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$29,145$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$17,375$29,032$32,328
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-4,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$26,969$28,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,311

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220092009
ModelSonicExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTZXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,145$4,375$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-4,048

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122009
ModelSonicExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.4 in130.5 in
Length173.1 in210.2 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,727 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested92590%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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