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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: $19,585

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,785

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTPremierSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $21,801 $25,388
Convenience Package 875      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Sunroof   850 895 895
SYNC     395  
Safety and Security Package     695  
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Stability control       495
Convenience Package 796      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 57 57
Sunroof   774 779 779
SYNC     344  
Safety and Security Package     605  
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Stability control       431
Options (change) 1,015 990 2,495 1,660
Options (change) 923 901 2,164 1,437
Destination 875 875 800 800
Total Price $19,585 $21,660 $26,930 $30,080
Total Invoice $18,785 $20,779 $24,765 $27,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,941
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTPremierSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$19,585$21,660$26,930$30,080
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,130-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,585$20,760$25,800$26,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$1,075
Total Invoice$18,785$20,779$24,765$27,625
Adjustments for Features0-863-1,039-2,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,785$19,916$23,726$24,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,131$0$956

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSonicSonicTaurusTaurus
TrimLTPremierSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,620$3,520$3,750$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,130$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-863-1,039-2,943

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
ModelSonicTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length173.9 in200.4 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height59.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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