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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: $21,845

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,734

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $20,185
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $19,176
Side curtain airbags 560      
Heated front seats 300      
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Side curtain airbags 476      
Heated front seats 255      
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723 723 748
Options (change) 2,690 1,135 1,135 850
Options (change) 2,288 966 966 748
Destination 735 735 735 810
Total Price $28,795 $30,240 $32,985 $21,845
Total Invoice $27,053 $28,491 $31,062 $20,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,304
Model Year2007200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRS
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)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,795$30,240$32,985$21,845
Adjustments for Features-1,080-1,505-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,715$28,735$29,855$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$2,140$0
Total Invoice$27,053$28,491$31,062$20,734
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,418-2,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,038$27,073$28,114$20,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$2,076$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2007200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRS
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags   $300
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,925$5,550$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$1,505$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,015-1,418-2,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in99.4 in
Length193.4 in159.0 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,691 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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