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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $15,832 $24,453 $28,053
Sunroof 850 895 895
Sunroof 748 779 779
Options (change) 850 895 895
Options (change) 748 779 779
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $18,310 $28,390 $32,390
Total Invoice $17,375 $26,057 $29,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,140
Model Year201220092009
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$18,310$28,390$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$26,710$28,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$17,375$26,057$29,657
Adjustments for Features0-1,542-3,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$24,515$25,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220092009
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,820$3,500$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542-3,772

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122009
ModelSonicTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length173.1 in200.4 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height59.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft321.2 ft3

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