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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: $19,245

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,580 $19,720 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,877 $18,931 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Convenience Package 650        
All-weather floor mats 140 140 55 55 55
Sunroof   850      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560 560
SYNC     395    
Cargo cover     90 90 90
Convenience Package 592        
All-weather floor mats 127 127 47 47 47
Sunroof   774      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476 476
SYNC     336    
Cargo cover     77 77 77
Options (change) 790 990 1,100 705 705
Options (change) 719 901 936 600 600
Destination 875 875 785 785 785
Total Price $19,245 $21,585 $28,380 $30,735 $33,885
Total Invoice $18,471 $20,707 $26,492 $28,658 $31,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,882
Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$19,245$21,585$28,380$30,735$33,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,220-3,095-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,245$20,085$27,160$27,640$28,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$0$480$1,655
Total Invoice$18,471$20,707$26,492$28,658$31,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,439-1,139-2,886-4,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,471$19,268$25,353$25,772$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$797$0$419$1,487

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017200820082008
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
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$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player  $125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$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
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
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$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,620$4,340$6,215$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,220$3,095$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,439-1,139-2,886-4,723

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.7 in
Length159.8 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,785 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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