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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $14,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
2LT Equipment Group 2,500          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
RS Package 695 695        
225/50R17 395          
Driver Convenience Package 475          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795   795  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445        
Temporary spare tire 100 100        
Sunroof 850 850        
Package 202A     3,225      
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels     1,195 595    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400          
Machined alloy wheels 0          
RS Package 612 612        
225/50R17 348          
Driver Convenience Package 418          
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 755   755  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392        
Temporary spare tire 88 88        
Sunroof 748 748        
Package 202A     3,064      
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515 1,515  
Polished alloy wheels     1,135 565    
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 6,810 2,190 2,390 0
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 6,469 2,080 2,270 0
Destination 750 750 945 945 945 945
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $41,155 $44,435 $46,835 $53,915
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $39,311 $42,467 $44,758 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,416
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,630$27,060$41,155$44,435$46,835$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,915-7,880-8,545-14,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$36,240$36,555$38,290$39,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$315$2,050$2,880
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$39,311$42,467$44,758$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-190-4,695-7,531-8,166-14,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$34,616$34,936$36,592$37,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$320$1,976$2,775

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTLTZXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 $100
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350    
Machined alloy wheels$350   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,440$9,155$12,120$12,785$19,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,915$7,880$8,545$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-4,695-7,531-8,166-14,141

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length181.0 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.481.7 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 start150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested132549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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