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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $15,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $22,080 $39,442 $50,587
RS Package 995    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
RS Package 905    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 4,645 2,245 0
Options (change) 4,226 2,134 0
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $28,640 $44,490 $53,915
Total Invoice $27,181 $42,521 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,801
Model Year201620162016
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,640$44,490$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-12,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$38,695$41,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,035
Total Invoice$27,181$42,521$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-5,539-11,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,181$36,982$39,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,904

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$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  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$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  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,300$11,095$17,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,539-11,646

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length183.7 in198.3 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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