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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: $19,305

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $21,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSonicSonic
TrimLimitedSportLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $17,580 $19,720
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $16,877 $18,931
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Convenience Package     650  
Cargo net     60 60
Sunroof       850
Cargo cover 114 114    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Convenience Package     592  
Cargo net     55 55
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 850 1,050
Options (change) 1,572 1,572 774 956
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $40,895 $45,795 $19,305 $21,645
Total Invoice $38,089 $42,658 $18,526 $20,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,870
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSonicSonic
TrimLimitedSportLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$40,895$45,795$19,305$21,645
Adjustments for Features-8,260-9,4350-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$36,360$19,305$20,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$840
Total Invoice$38,089$42,658$18,526$20,762
Adjustments for Features-7,693-8,7890-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,396$33,869$18,526$19,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,473$0$797

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSonicSonic
TrimLimitedSportLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$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  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, driver  $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  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
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$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$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass  $0$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,205$11,380$1,945$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,260$9,435$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,693-8,7890-1,439

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,785 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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