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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: $17,665

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,955

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonicSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $16,380 $17,990
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $15,725 $17,090
Cargo cover 135 135    
2.0L I4 995 995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 201A 1,800      
Cargo net     60 60
Rearview camera     200  
MyLink     200  
Sunroof       850
Cargo cover 115 115    
2.0L I4 906 906    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Package 201A 1,530      
Cargo net     53 53
Rearview camera     176  
MyLink     176  
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 4,525 2,725 460 910
Options (change) 3,907 2,377 405 801
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $37,445 $41,405 $17,665 $19,725
Total Invoice $34,759 $38,470 $16,955 $18,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,216
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonicSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$37,445$41,405$17,665$19,725
Adjustments for Features-6,020-9,2350-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$32,170$17,665$18,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$685
Total Invoice$34,759$38,470$16,955$18,716
Adjustments for Features-5,588-8,5800-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,171$29,890$16,955$17,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0$456

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonicSonic
TrimXLTLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$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$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$7,155$10,370$1,135$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,020$9,235$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,588-8,5800-1,305

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,503 lb.2,690 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested117585%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

MyLink
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested015%
Total Not Requested085%

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