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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $19,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $17,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusSonicSonic
TrimSHOLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $35,025 $18,791 $19,090
Package 401A 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140
Remote start 425    
Dusk Package   1,715  
Cargo net   60 60
Metal pedals   95  
Sunroof   850 850
Package 401A 1,740    
All-weather floor mats 65 127 127
Remote start 398    
Dusk Package   1,561  
Cargo net   55 55
Metal pedals   86  
Sunroof   774 774
Options (change) 2,500 2,860 1,050
Options (change) 2,203 2,603 956
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $41,450 $23,515 $22,020
Total Invoice $38,023 $22,269 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,474
Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusSonicSonic
TrimSHOLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$41,450$23,515$22,020
Adjustments for Features-6,135-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$22,415$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$38,023$22,269$20,921
Adjustments for Features-5,628-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,395$21,227$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusSonicSonic
TrimSHOLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,230$2,195$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,135$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,628-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in99.4 in
Length202.9 in173.1 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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