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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: $19,585

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,785

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSonicSonicExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $27,460 $31,010
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $25,504 $28,752
Convenience Package 875   995 995
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Sunroof   850   850
Sun and SYNC Package     795  
Convenience Package 796   846 846
All-weather floor mats 127 127 66 66
Sunroof   774   723
Sun and SYNC Package     675  
Options (change) 1,015 990 1,865 1,920
Options (change) 923 901 1,587 1,635
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $19,585 $21,660 $30,140 $33,745
Total Invoice $18,785 $20,779 $27,906 $31,202

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,218
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSonicSonicExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$19,585$21,660$30,140$33,745
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,055-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,585$20,760$28,085$29,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$1,455
Total Invoice$18,785$20,779$27,906$31,202
Adjustments for Features0-863-1,903-3,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,785$19,916$26,003$27,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,131$0$1,311

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSonicSonicExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power sliding rear window  $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
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$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost$200$200  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,170$4,070$5,225$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,055$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-863-1,903-3,888

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182009
ModelSonicExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.4 in130.5 in
Length173.9 in210.2 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.4,517 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 Volume14.9 ft30.0 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested72571%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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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