| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $26,630 Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||
| Difference: $17,155 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200 Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||
| Difference: $15,403 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,425 | $22,225 | $38,100 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $17,688 | $21,336 | $35,528 | $38,862 |
| 225/50R17 | 395 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | |||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 2,500 | |||
| RS Package | 695 | 695 | ||
| Driver Convenience Package | 475 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 795 | |
| Pioneer 250W 9 speakers | 445 | 445 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 100 | 100 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,600 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| 225/50R17 | 348 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | |||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 2,400 | |||
| RS Package | 612 | 612 | ||
| Driver Convenience Package | 418 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,756 | 1,756 | 694 | |
| Pioneer 250W 9 speakers | 392 | 392 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 88 | 88 | ||
| Sunroof | 748 | 748 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 519 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,455 | 4,085 | 4,790 | 2,390 |
| Options (change) | 6,762 | 3,596 | 4,180 | 2,086 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $26,630 | $27,060 | $43,785 | $44,960 |
| Total Invoice | $25,200 | $25,682 | $40,603 | $41,843 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,525 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,255 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 9 | 250, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $26,630 | $27,060 | $43,785 | $44,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -6,630 | -6,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,630 | $26,860 | $37,155 | $38,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $230 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Total Invoice | $25,200 | $25,682 | $40,603 | $41,843 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -190 | -6,148 | -5,775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,200 | $25,492 | $34,455 | $36,068 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $292 | $0 | $1,613 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,965 | $4,165 | $10,595 | $10,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $6,630 | $6,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -190 | -6,148 | -5,775 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Cruze | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 181.0 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,103 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT
| 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 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| RS Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
| RS Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| 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% |
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