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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: $18,815

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,077

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $15,509 $19,400 $21,127
Rear spoiler 395    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Heated mirrors   95 35
Rear spoiler 359    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Heated mirrors   85 31
Options (change) 1,785 2,180 1,030
Options (change) 1,693 1,923 917
Destination 875 685 685
Total Price $18,815 $23,695 $24,695
Total Invoice $18,077 $22,008 $22,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,117
Model Year201620062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,815$23,695$24,695
Adjustments for Features-2,2750-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,540$23,695$24,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$18,077$22,008$22,729
Adjustments for Features-2,1860-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,891$22,008$22,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$486

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620062006
ModelSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSESEL
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 app$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
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$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$4,120$1,845$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1860-235

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,798 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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