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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,745

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,908

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $20,020
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $19,259
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 723 774
Options (change) 1,490 1,490 1,490 850
Options (change) 1,267 1,267 1,267 774
Destination 645 645 645 875
Total Price $30,360 $32,335 $34,650 $21,745
Total Invoice $27,673 $29,430 $31,490 $20,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,001
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,360$32,335$34,650$21,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-2,950-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,360$30,760$31,700$21,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0
Total Invoice$27,673$29,430$31,490$20,908
Adjustments for Features0-1,434-2,681-236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,673$27,996$28,809$20,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$1,136$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2006200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,850$6,225$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$2,950$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,434-2,681-236

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in99.4 in
Length193.4 in159.8 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,820 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.7 ft3

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