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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: $21,960

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,866

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZRSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $21,801 $25,388
Dusk Package 1,715      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Sunroof 850 850 895 895
SYNC     395  
Safety and Security Package     695  
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Remote start     395 395
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Stability control       495
Dusk Package 1,561      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 57 57
Sunroof 774 774 779 779
SYNC     344  
Safety and Security Package     605  
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Remote start     343 343
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Stability control       431
Options (change) 2,705 990 3,785 2,055
Options (change) 2,462 901 3,286 1,780
Destination 875 875 800 800
Total Price $23,360 $21,960 $28,220 $30,475
Total Invoice $22,128 $20,866 $25,887 $27,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,420
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZRSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,360$21,960$28,220$30,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-655-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$21,960$27,565$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$1,080
Total Invoice$22,128$20,866$25,887$27,968
Adjustments for Features-9710-601-1,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,157$20,866$25,286$26,289
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$1,003

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZRSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
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
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,320$2,295$2,950$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$655$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-601-1,679

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,734 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 Volume14.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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