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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: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,787

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $14,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedSportRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $20,185
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $19,176
Package 202B 2,950      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Cargo net       60
Sunroof       850
Package 202B 2,575      
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Cargo net       53
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 4,675 1,725 1,725 910
Options (change) 4,081 1,506 1,506 801
Destination 895 895 895 810
Total Price $38,570 $40,820 $45,720 $21,905
Total Invoice $35,749 $38,023 $42,592 $20,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,846
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedSportRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$38,570$40,820$45,720$21,905
Adjustments for Features-5,520-7,135-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,050$33,685$37,410$21,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$35,749$38,023$42,592$20,787
Adjustments for Features-5,116-6,646-7,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,633$31,377$34,851$20,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$744$4,218$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2015201520152013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonic
TrimXLTLimitedSportRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,870$11,045$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$7,135$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,116-6,646-7,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,691 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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110039%
Total Not Requested172561%

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