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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,255 Chevrolet Sonic LT | ||||||
| Difference: $18,685 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,310 Chevrolet Sonic LT | ||||||
| Difference: $17,854 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sonic | Sonic |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | LT | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $17,795 | $19,795 |
| Base Invoice | $32,489 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $17,083 | $19,003 |
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | |||||
| Package 201A | 2,330 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 140 | 140 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| Wheels, dark finish | 595 | |||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 495 | 495 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 650 | |||||
| Fun & Sun Package | 1,300 | |||||
| Sunroof | 850 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | |||||
| Package 201A | 2,213 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 127 | 127 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Wheels, dark finish | 565 | |||||
| Driver Confidence Package | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 592 | |||||
| Fun & Sun Package | 1,183 | |||||
| Sunroof | 774 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,925 | 1,945 | 2,540 | 250 | 2,585 | 1,485 |
| Options (change) | 4,680 | 1,848 | 2,413 | 238 | 2,352 | 1,351 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $39,940 | $45,030 | $49,485 | $55,185 | $21,255 | $22,155 |
| Total Invoice | $38,164 | $43,039 | $47,291 | $52,745 | $20,310 | $21,229 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,660 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,097 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sonic | Sonic |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | LT | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 205/50-17 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $39,940 | $45,030 | $49,485 | $55,185 | $21,255 | $22,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,025 | -10,165 | -11,590 | -17,305 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,915 | $34,865 | $37,895 | $37,880 | $21,255 | $22,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $950 | $3,980 | $3,965 | $0 | $750 |
| Total Invoice | $38,164 | $43,039 | $47,291 | $52,745 | $20,310 | $21,229 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,757 | -9,716 | -11,076 | -16,540 | 0 | -144 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,407 | $33,323 | $36,215 | $36,205 | $20,310 | $21,085 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $916 | $3,808 | $3,798 | $0 | $775 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sonic | Sonic |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | LT | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Floor mats, second row (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,295 | $13,435 | $14,860 | $20,575 | $3,270 | $3,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,025 | $10,165 | $11,590 | $17,305 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,757 | -9,716 | -11,076 | -16,540 | 0 | -144 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Sonic |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 159.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 2,785 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 34.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 82% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Fun & Sun Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 205/50HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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