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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: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,214

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201020102010
ModelSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,545 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $19,518 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75 75
Sunroof 850      
Leather seating surfaces   995    
Package 102A   2,995    
All-weather floor mats 123 64 64 64
Sunroof 748      
Leather seating surfaces   846    
Package 102A   2,546    
Options (change) 990 4,065 75 75
Options (change) 871 3,456 64 64
Destination 825 815 815 815
Total Price $22,360 $34,160 $34,170 $37,170
Total Invoice $21,214 $31,675 $31,923 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,494
Model Year2015201020102010
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)205/50-17245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$22,360$34,160$34,170$37,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-1,875-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,360$30,960$32,295$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$810
Total Invoice$21,214$31,675$31,923$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-2,967-1,752-5,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,214$28,708$30,171$29,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,463$911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201020102010
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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $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 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
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$350
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
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   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
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$150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$3,270$6,470$5,145$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$1,875$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,967-1,752-5,034

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested137536%
Total Not Requested240064%

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