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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $15,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSonicExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,095 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $19,090 $30,027 $35,268
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Cargo net 60    
Sunroof 850    
Package 205A   2,800  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Cargo net 55    
Sunroof 774    
Package 205A   2,380  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,050 4,605 1,805
Options (change) 956 3,915 1,535
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $22,020 $37,525 $40,485
Total Invoice $20,921 $34,767 $37,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,149
Model Year201620122012
ModelSonicExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,020$37,525$40,485
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$32,455$33,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$20,921$34,767$37,628
Adjustments for Features0-4,697-6,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,921$30,070$31,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,391

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620122012
ModelSonicExplorerExplorer
TrimRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,535$7,605$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,697-6,167

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length159.0 in197.1 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested172557%

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