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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: $19,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $17,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicTaurus
TrimLTZRSSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $38,155
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $35,025
Dusk Package 1,715    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo net 60 60  
Metal pedals 95    
Package 401A     2,000
Remote start     425
Dusk Package 1,561    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 65
Sunroof 774 774  
Cargo net 55 55  
Metal pedals 86    
Package 401A     1,740
Remote start     398
Options (change) 2,860 1,050 2,500
Options (change) 2,603 956 2,203
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $23,515 $22,020 $41,450
Total Invoice $22,269 $20,921 $38,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,474
Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicTaurus
TrimLTZRSSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$23,515$22,020$41,450
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,415$22,020$35,315
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$22,269$20,921$38,023
Adjustments for Features-1,0420-5,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,227$20,921$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162012
ModelSonicSonicTaurus
TrimLTZRSSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150 $150
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 
Safety key  $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,195$1,095$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-5,628

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length173.1 in202.9 in
Width68.3 in76.2 in
Height59.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft320.1 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 surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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