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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: $23,445

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $13,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,520
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     850
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Cargo net     55
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 3,605 1,805 1,050
Options (change) 3,065 1,535 956
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $36,525 $40,485 $23,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,514
Model Year201220122020
ModelExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$36,525$40,485$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,770-5,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,755$34,500$23,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122020
ModelExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$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$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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 
Body kit  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
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 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$6,780$9,995$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$5,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,572-5,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in99.4 in
Length197.1 in159.8 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,881 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 capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested117585%

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