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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: $21,255

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,310

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Convenience Package 650          
Driver Confidence Package 495 495        
Fun & Sun Package 1,300          
All-weather floor mats 140 140 120 120 120 120
Sunroof   850        
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,330      
Cargo cover     130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Wheels, dark finish         595  
Convenience Package 592          
Driver Confidence Package 450 450        
Fun & Sun Package 1,183          
All-weather floor mats 127 127 114 114 114 114
Sunroof   774        
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,213      
Cargo cover     124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Wheels, dark finish         565  
Options (change) 2,585 1,485 4,925 1,945 2,540 250
Options (change) 2,352 1,351 4,680 1,848 2,413 238
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,255 $22,155 $39,940 $45,030 $49,485 $55,185
Total Invoice $20,310 $21,229 $38,164 $43,039 $47,291 $52,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,097
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,255$22,155$39,940$45,030$49,485$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,025-10,165-11,590-17,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$22,005$33,915$34,865$37,895$37,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$950$3,980$3,965
Total Invoice$20,310$21,229$38,164$43,039$47,291$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-144-5,757-9,716-11,076-16,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,310$21,085$32,407$33,323$36,215$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$916$3,808$3,798

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTPremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200   $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,420$9,295$13,435$14,860$20,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,025$10,165$11,590$17,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-5,757-9,716-11,076-16,540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length159.8 in198.3 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft381.7 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 wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested180082%

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