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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCruzeCruzeEscapeEscape
Trim2LTLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $28,005 $32,045
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,745 $30,602
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 795  
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Remote start     495  
Panoramic sunroof     995 995
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 755  
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Remote start     470  
Panoramic sunroof     945 945
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 2,285 995
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 2,170 945
Destination 795 795 995 995
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $31,285 $34,035
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $29,910 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCruzeCruzeEscapeEscape
Trim2LTLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4179hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$31,285$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,885-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$27,400$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$250$0
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$29,910$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-3,714-6,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$26,196$25,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$237$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCruzeCruzeEscapeEscape
Trim2LTLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,170$3,725$6,055$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,885$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-3,714-6,583

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelCruzeEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.9 in
Length181.0 in178.1 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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