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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: $18,030

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,324

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $16,755
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $16,085
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Cargo net     60
Rearview camera     200
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Cargo net     55
Rearview camera     182
Options (change) 210 210 400
Options (change) 179 179 364
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $32,555 $38,570 $18,030
Total Invoice $30,483 $35,956 $17,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,723
Model Year201120112016
ModelExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$32,555$38,570$18,030
Adjustments for Features-3,670-8,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$30,485$18,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$30,483$35,956$17,324
Adjustments for Features-3,436-7,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,047$28,419$17,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,372$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112016
ModelExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist $25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,230$9,645$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$8,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,436-7,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in99.4 in
Length197.1 in159.0 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft347.7 ft3

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