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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,540 Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||
| Difference: $9,525 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240 Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||
| Difference: $8,097 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,425 | $22,225 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $17,688 | $21,336 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Driver Convenience Package | 475 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | |||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 2,500 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Pioneer 250W 9 speakers | 445 | 445 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 100 | 100 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | |||
| Driver Convenience Package | 418 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | |||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 2,400 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,756 | 1,756 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Pioneer 250W 9 speakers | 392 | 392 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 88 | 88 | ||
| Sunroof | 748 | 748 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | |||
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,365 | 3,390 | 5,035 | 2,940 |
| Options (change) | 5,802 | 2,984 | 4,279 | 2,498 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 785 | 785 |
| Total Price | $25,540 | $26,365 | $35,065 | $36,120 |
| Total Invoice | $24,240 | $25,070 | $32,337 | $33,461 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,200 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,953 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 9 | 250, 9 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/45-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $25,540 | $26,365 | $35,065 | $36,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -350 | -2,325 | -2,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,540 | $26,015 | $32,740 | $33,545 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $475 | $0 | $805 |
| Total Invoice | $24,240 | $25,070 | $32,337 | $33,461 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -333 | -2,144 | -2,385 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,240 | $24,737 | $30,193 | $31,076 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $497 | $0 | $883 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,015 | $3,365 | $5,340 | $5,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $350 | $2,325 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -333 | -2,144 | -2,385 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Cruze | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 181.0 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,103 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT
| Driver Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 505 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 82% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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