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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: $27,205

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $14,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,002

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $12,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $34,952
Driver Convenience Package 340    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995  
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790  
Navigation system 495 495 795
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
Door sill trim plates 140 140  
Cargo net 60 60  
Blind spot warning system     495
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Driver Convenience Package 309    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905  
Enhanced Safety Package 719 719  
Navigation system 450 450 676
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64
Door sill trim plates 127 127  
Cargo net 55 55  
Blind spot warning system     421
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 2,960 2,620 2,960
Options (change) 2,692 2,383 2,517
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $27,205 $27,865 $41,320
Total Invoice $26,002 $26,531 $38,294

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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: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,140
Model Year201620162011
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,205$27,865$41,320
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,205$27,415$36,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$26,002$26,531$38,294
Adjustments for Features0-428-4,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,002$26,103$34,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$101$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162011
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,625$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-4,152

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelCruze LimitedExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length181.0 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,085 lb.4,579 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 spoiler200Yes
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%

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
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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