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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: $26,325

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,231

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCruzeCruzeC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLT DieselPremierHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,435 $23,945 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $24,418 $22,987 $25,948 $30,341
Leather Package 1,125      
Door sill trim plates 125 125 95 95
All-weather floor mats 140 140 175 175
Fog lights 375 375    
Enhanced Convenience Package   865    
Remote start     395  
Leather Package 1,024      
Door sill trim plates 114 114 90 90
All-weather floor mats 127 127 166 166
Fog lights 341 341    
Enhanced Convenience Package   787    
Remote start     375  
Options (change) 1,765 1,505 665 270
Options (change) 1,606 1,369 631 256
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $28,075 $26,325 $28,710 $28,908
Total Invoice $26,899 $25,231 $27,454 $27,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,787
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCruzeCruzeC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLT DieselPremierHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4 D153hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,075$26,325$28,710$28,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-2,195-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$24,095$26,515$26,188
Cost Above Minimum$3,980$0$327$0
Total Invoice$26,899$25,231$27,454$27,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,137-2,099-2,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,899$23,094$25,355$24,881
Cost Above Minimum$3,805$0$474$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCruzeCruzeC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLT DieselPremierHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Electric heater (optional)$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,070$4,300$4,265$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$2,195$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,137-2,099-2,584

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182016
ModelCruzeC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length175.3 in173.6 in
Width70.5 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,886 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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