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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZRSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $24,453 $28,053
Dusk Package 1,715      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Sunroof 850 850 895 895
Cargo net 60 60    
Leather seating surfaces     1,135  
Remote start     395 395
Dusk Package 1,561      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 57 57
Sunroof 774 774 779 779
Cargo net 55 55    
Leather seating surfaces     987  
Remote start     343 343
Options (change) 2,765 1,050 2,500 1,365
Options (change) 2,517 956 2,166 1,179
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $23,420 $22,020 $29,995 $32,860
Total Invoice $22,183 $20,921 $27,444 $30,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,022
Model Year2016201620092009
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$23,420$22,020$29,995$32,860
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-1,640-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$22,020$28,355$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$22,183$20,921$27,444$30,057
Adjustments for Features-9710-1,501-2,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,212$20,921$25,943$27,651
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$1,708

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2016201620092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $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 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,260$2,235$3,875$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$1,640$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-1,501-2,406

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162009
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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