Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison
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- Specs Comparison
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For the Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. Cruze Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and Cruze will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Cruze 2LT's price is $7,910 lower than the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 7,910 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 6,567 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Cruze | Cruze |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD w/4L | 4WD w/4L | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 13/19 MPG | 26/38 MPG | 26/38 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | 37,385 | 38,440 | 24,855 | 25,880 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,620 | -4,770 | 0 | -830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 32,765 | 33,670 | 24,855 | 25,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 905 | 0 | 195 |
| Total Invoice | 34,448 | 35,572 | 23,624 | 24,609 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,257 | -4,414 | 0 | -789 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 30,191 | 31,158 | 23,624 | 23,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 967 | 0 | 196 |
Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet CruzeThe 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.
| Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT | ||||
| Difference: 12,530 | ||||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT | ||||
| Difference: 10,824 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Cruze | Cruze |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 29,245 | 32,395 | 20,685 | 23,190 |
| Base Invoice | 27,273 | 30,178 | 19,858 | 22,146 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 995 | 995 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | ||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | 2,320 | 2,320 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,185 | |||
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | ||
| Navigation system | 876 | 876 | ||
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 260 | 0 | ||
| Remote start | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,043 | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 792 | 792 | ||
| Total options | 7,355 | 5,260 | 3,375 | 1,895 |
| Total options | 6,390 | 4,609 | 2,971 | 1,668 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | 37,385 | 38,440 | 24,855 | 25,880 |
| Total Invoice | 34,448 | 35,572 | 23,624 | 24,609 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Cruze | Cruze |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | $2200 | $2200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Compact spare tire | $75 | $75 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $25 | $25 | ||
| iPod integration | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | $50 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $400 | $400 | ||
| USB port | $150 | $150 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $500 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,915 | $8,065 | $3,295 | $4,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,620 | $4,770 | $0 | $830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,257 | -4,414 | 0 | -789 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Cruze |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 181.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,615 lb. | 3,102 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated | 300 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, passenger | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver | 200 | No |
| Power height, passenger | 100 | No |
| Power tilt, passenger | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 62% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
2LT
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer
| Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Lots of car for the money. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle. |
| Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Cruze
| Price of the Chevrolet Cruze: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Low MSRP with 3% average discount |
| Price of the Chevrolet Cruze: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The cost of the base model is more expensive. |
