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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: $22,385

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,435

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracSonic
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,460 $31,010 $19,720
Base Invoice $25,504 $28,752 $18,931
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Convenience Package 995 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Sunroof   850 850
RS Package     800
Sun and SYNC Package 675    
Convenience Package 846 846  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 127
Sunroof   723 774
RS Package     728
Options (change) 1,865 1,920 1,790
Options (change) 1,587 1,635 1,629
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $30,140 $33,745 $22,385
Total Invoice $27,906 $31,202 $21,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,119
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracSonic
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
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$30,140$33,745$22,385
Adjustments for Features-380-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$31,215$22,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$27,906$31,202$21,435
Adjustments for Features-352-2,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,554$28,863$21,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,309$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracSonic
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$6,350$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-352-2,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorer Sport TracSonic
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in99.4 in
Length210.2 in173.9 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,774 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 Volume0.014.9 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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested72571%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested90088%

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