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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,865

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,125

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $5,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCruzeC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLSHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,800 $24,170 $27,170
Base Invoice $16,212 $22,539 $25,337
Connectivity Package 275    
6-speed shiftable automatic 995    
Package 202A   595  
Connectivity Package 242    
6-speed shiftable automatic 876    
Package 202A   531  
Options (change) 1,270 595 0
Options (change) 1,118 531 0
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $18,865 $25,640 $28,045
Total Invoice $18,125 $23,945 $26,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,919
Model Year201220152015
ModelCruzeC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLSHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG42/37 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$18,865$25,640$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,865$23,880$23,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$18,125$23,945$26,212
Adjustments for Features0-1,644-4,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,125$22,301$22,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220152015
ModelCruzeC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLSHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,245$4,005$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644-4,168

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
ModelCruzeC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length181.0 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.452.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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