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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,460 $31,010 $16,665
Base Invoice $25,504 $28,752 $15,832
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Convenience Package 995 995  
Sunroof   850 850
Sun and SYNC Package 675    
Convenience Package 846 846  
Sunroof   723 748
Options (change) 1,790 1,845 850
Options (change) 1,521 1,569 748
Destination 815 815 795
Total Price $30,065 $33,670 $18,310
Total Invoice $27,840 $31,136 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,493
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,065$33,670$18,310
Adjustments for Features-2,130-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,935$29,390$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$27,840$31,136$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1,972-3,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,868$27,178$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost  $200
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver 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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,425$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,972-3,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorer Sport TracSonic
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in99.4 in
Length210.2 in173.1 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume0.014.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested92590%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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