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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: $12,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $31,044 $33,774
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Remote start     385 385
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,696  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Remote start     327 327
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 4,375 3,230
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 3,719 2,745
Destination 750 750 815 815
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $38,470 $40,325
Total Invoice $24,240 $25,070 $35,578 $37,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,545
Model Year2011201120102010
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, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,540$26,365$38,470$40,325
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,020-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,015$35,450$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$755
Total Invoice$24,240$25,070$35,578$37,334
Adjustments for Features0-333-2,793-3,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$24,737$32,785$33,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0$735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120102010
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
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
911 assist  $25$25
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  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$2,825$3,175$5,845$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,020$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-2,793-3,814

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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

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%
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 start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117542%
Total Not Requested160058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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