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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $27,518 $29,578
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Audiophile Package     510  
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,696 1,696
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sunroof 748 748 723 723
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 4,170 3,660
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 3,545 3,112
Destination 750 750 645 645
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $35,015 $36,820
Total Invoice $24,240 $25,070 $31,708 $33,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,233
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$25,540$26,365$35,015$36,820
Adjustments for Features0-350-260-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,015$34,755$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$630
Total Invoice$24,240$25,070$31,708$33,335
Adjustments for Features0-333-235-1,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$24,737$31,473$32,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0$563

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,015$3,925$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$260$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-235-1,299

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length181.0 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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