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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeEscape
Trim2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $26,505
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,879
Navigation system 995 995  
Sunroof 900 900 995
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,695
Premium Package     1,195
Interior ambient lighting     295
Remote start     425
Navigation system 876 876  
Sunroof 792 792 846
Obstacle detection, rear 260    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,291
Premium Package     1,016
Interior ambient lighting     251
Remote start     361
Options (change) 2,190 1,895 5,605
Options (change) 1,928 1,668 4,765
Destination 795 795 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $23,670 $25,880 $29,805
Total Invoice $22,581 $24,609 $27,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,478
Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeEscape
Trim2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$23,670$25,880$29,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,950$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0
Total Invoice$22,581$24,609$27,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,774$26,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeEscape
Trim2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,120$4,050$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-1,280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
ModelCruzeEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.1 in
Length181.0 in174.7 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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