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Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,005

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,820

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $8,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $29,319 $32,901
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Navigation system 495 495 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Convenience Package     995  
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905    
Driver Convenience Package 309      
Enhanced Safety Package 719 719    
Navigation system 450 450 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64 64
Convenience Package     846  
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,760 2,420 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 2,510 2,201 4,089 2,810
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $27,005 $27,665 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $25,820 $26,349 $34,223 $36,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,204
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,005$27,665$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,305-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,005$27,215$35,935$36,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$680
Total Invoice$25,820$26,349$34,223$36,526
Adjustments for Features0-429-1,199-2,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,820$25,920$33,024$33,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$689

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,075$4,930$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,305$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-1,199-2,813

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
ModelCruze LimitedExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length181.0 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,085 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47536%
Total Not Requested85064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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