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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: $16,385

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,719

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonicSonic
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,485 $34,405 $40,220 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $27,201 $31,738 $37,103 $14,462 $15,832
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package       525  
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package       462  
Options (change) 0 0 0 525 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 462 0
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $30,360 $35,280 $41,095 $16,385 $17,460
Total Invoice $28,076 $32,613 $37,978 $15,719 $16,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,666
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonicSonic
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$30,360$35,280$41,095$16,385$17,460
Adjustments for Features-2,910-6,100-8,7500-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,450$29,180$32,345$16,385$17,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$4,895$0$750
Total Invoice$28,076$32,613$37,978$15,719$16,627
Adjustments for Features-2,691-5,639-8,0860-309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,385$26,974$29,892$15,719$16,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$4,507$0$599

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonicSonic
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25  
SD Card slot $25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,805$6,995$9,645$895$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$6,100$8,750$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,691-5,639-8,0860-309

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,970 lb.2,728 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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