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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,960 Chevrolet Sonic RS | ||||
| Difference: $9,980 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,866 Chevrolet Sonic RS | ||||
| Difference: $8,664 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sonic |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | RS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $28,470 | $31,615 | $35,550 | $20,095 |
| Base Invoice | $26,458 | $29,319 | $32,901 | $19,090 |
| Sun and SYNC Package | 795 | |||
| Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 995 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 75 | 140 |
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Sun and SYNC Package | 675 | |||
| Convenience Package | 506 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 846 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 64 | 127 |
| Satellite radio | 166 | |||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | 774 | |
| Options (change) | 2,655 | 925 | 925 | 990 |
| Options (change) | 2,257 | 787 | 787 | 901 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 815 | 875 |
| Total Price | $31,940 | $33,355 | $37,290 | $21,960 |
| Total Invoice | $29,530 | $30,921 | $34,503 | $20,866 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,910 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,750 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sonic |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | RS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | A5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 190, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $31,940 | $33,355 | $37,290 | $21,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,070 | -2,045 | -5,320 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,870 | $31,310 | $31,970 | $21,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,440 | $2,100 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,530 | $30,921 | $34,503 | $20,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,914 | -1,896 | -4,922 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,616 | $29,025 | $29,581 | $20,866 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,409 | $1,965 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sonic |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | RS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $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 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,465 | $4,440 | $7,715 | $2,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,070 | $2,045 | $5,320 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,914 | -1,896 | -4,922 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Sonic |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 159.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 2,721 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 34.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Sun and SYNC Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Keyless entry keypad | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 82% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
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