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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: $22,360

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,214

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,518 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 140   55 55
Sunroof 850      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
SYNC   395    
Ironman Package   1,495    
Cargo cover   90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 123   47 47
Sunroof 748      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
SYNC   336    
Ironman Package   1,271    
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 990 2,540 705 705
Options (change) 871 2,160 600 600
Destination 825 785 785 785
Total Price $22,360 $29,820 $30,735 $33,885
Total Invoice $21,214 $27,716 $28,658 $31,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,089
Model Year2015200820082008
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, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$22,360$29,820$30,735$33,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-1,745-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,360$28,300$28,990$30,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$1,865
Total Invoice$21,214$27,716$28,658$31,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,413-1,627-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,214$26,303$27,031$28,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$728$1,795

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $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 $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
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$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors$25$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 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,845$4,365$4,590$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520$1,745$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413-1,627-3,465

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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