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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: $26,100

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,771

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $35,622 $40,191
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Navigation system 795 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 110 110 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 90 90
Proximity key 300      
Cargo net 60 60    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505    
Blind spot warning system     595 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695    
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Navigation system 700 700 694 694
All-weather floor mats 97 97 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 79 79
Proximity key 264      
Cargo net 53 53    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 444 444    
Blind spot warning system     519 519
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,980 3,300 3,150 3,150
Options (change) 3,503 2,905 2,750 2,750
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $26,100 $27,930 $42,245 $47,145
Total Invoice $24,771 $26,464 $39,267 $43,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,240
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,100$27,930$42,245$47,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,655-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,100$26,780$36,590$40,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$3,725
Total Invoice$24,771$26,464$39,267$43,836
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-5,256-6,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,771$25,374$34,011$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
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$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,150$8,655$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,655$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-5,256-6,351

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length181.0 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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