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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: $22,220

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,091

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200620062006
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,518 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
Cargo cover   80 80 80
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Sunroof 748 723 723 723
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
Cargo cover   68 68 68
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Options (change) 850 2,185 1,490 1,490
Options (change) 748 1,858 1,267 1,267
Destination 825 645 645 645
Total Price $22,220 $31,055 $32,335 $34,650
Total Invoice $21,091 $28,264 $29,430 $31,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,600
Model Year2015200620062006
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$22,220$31,055$32,335$34,650
Adjustments for Features0-630-1,105-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,220$30,425$31,230$32,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805$1,745
Total Invoice$21,091$28,264$29,430$31,490
Adjustments for Features0-573-1,006-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,091$27,691$28,424$29,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$733$1,545

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015200620062006
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,895$3,525$4,000$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$1,105$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-1,006-2,254

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.7 in
Length159.0 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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