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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: $20,245

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,214

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $16,388 $19,400 $21,127
Sunroof 850 895 895
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,335    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Heated mirrors   95 35
Sunroof 748 797 797
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,268    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Heated mirrors   85 31
Options (change) 2,185 3,075 1,925
Options (change) 2,016 2,720 1,714
Destination 810 685 685
Total Price $20,245 $24,590 $25,590
Total Invoice $19,214 $22,805 $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: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,177
Model Year201320062006
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$20,245$24,590$25,590
Adjustments for Features-2,7250-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,520$24,590$25,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$19,214$22,805$23,526
Adjustments for Features-2,5860-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,628$22,805$23,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320062006
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$4,420$1,695$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5860-234

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132006
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 Volume14.9 ft317.0 ft3

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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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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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