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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: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,734

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $20,185
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $19,176
SYNC 395      
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Sunroof       850
SYNC 336      
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 2,540 650 650 850
Options (change) 2,160 553 553 748
Destination 785 785 785 810
Total Price $29,820 $30,680 $33,830 $21,845
Total Invoice $27,716 $28,611 $31,516 $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: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,290
Model Year2008200820082013
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, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,820$30,680$33,830$21,845
Adjustments for Features-1,820-1,970-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$28,710$29,885$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$1,885$0
Total Invoice$27,716$28,611$31,516$20,734
Adjustments for Features-1,692-1,837-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,024$26,774$27,841$20,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$1,817$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820082013
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $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$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
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 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75
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 
Metal pedals   $75
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,590$6,565$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$1,970$3,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,692-1,837-3,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082013
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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