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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: $27,645

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,403

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $12,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,370 $24,370 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $22,435 $23,273 $35,528 $38,027
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Navigation system 495 495 795  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 75 75 100 100
Cargo net 60 60    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505    
Blind spot warning system     595  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 402A       4,130
Enhanced Safety Package 719 719    
Driver Convenience Package 309      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 905 905    
Navigation system 450 450 694  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 68 68 89 89
Cargo net 55 55    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460    
Blind spot warning system     519  
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Package 402A       3,604
Options (change) 3,400 3,060 3,160 5,900
Options (change) 3,093 2,784 2,760 5,151
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $27,645 $28,305 $42,155 $47,575
Total Invoice $26,403 $26,932 $39,183 $44,073

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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: $9,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,430
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
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$27,645$28,305$42,155$47,575
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,680-7,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,645$27,855$37,475$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,170
Total Invoice$26,403$26,932$39,183$44,073
Adjustments for Features0-428-4,350-7,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,403$26,504$34,833$36,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$101$0$1,894

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelCruze LimitedCruze LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
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$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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$3,875$4,325$8,555$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,680$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-4,350-7,346

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
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.4,535 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 Limited 2LT

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested167552%

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