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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,570

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,572

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $15,832 $19,400 $21,127
Sunroof 850 895 895
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Front buckets   125  
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD player   150  
Alloy wheels   420  
Sunroof 748 797 797
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Front buckets   112  
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD player   134  
Alloy wheels   374  
Options (change) 2,110 2,680 1,925
Options (change) 1,945 2,388 1,714
Destination 795 685 685
Total Price $19,570 $24,195 $25,590
Total Invoice $18,572 $22,473 $23,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,199
Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,570$24,195$25,590
Adjustments for Features-3,4750-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,095$24,195$24,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315
Total Invoice$18,572$22,473$23,526
Adjustments for Features-3,2980-993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,274$22,473$22,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$4,520$1,045$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2980-993

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.5 in
Length173.1 in197.6 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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