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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: $26,630 Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||||
| Difference: $15,290 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200 Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||||
| Difference: $14,844 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,425 | $22,225 | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $17,688 | $21,336 | $32,489 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| 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 | ||||
| Pioneer 250W 9 speakers | 445 | 445 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | |||||
| Package 201A | 2,330 | |||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,295 | 595 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Pioneer 250W 9 speakers | 392 | 392 | ||||
| Sunroof | 748 | 748 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 88 | 88 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | |||||
| Package 201A | 2,213 | |||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,230 | 565 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,455 | 4,085 | 6,905 | 2,290 | 1,695 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,762 | 3,596 | 6,560 | 2,175 | 1,610 | 0 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $26,630 | $27,060 | $41,920 | $45,375 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $25,200 | $25,682 | $40,044 | $43,366 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,635 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,397 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 9 | 250, 9 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $26,630 | $27,060 | $41,920 | $45,375 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -4,655 | -7,920 | -9,345 | -15,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,630 | $26,860 | $37,265 | $37,455 | $39,295 | $39,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $230 | $0 | $190 | $2,030 | $2,610 |
| Total Invoice | $25,200 | $25,682 | $40,044 | $43,366 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -190 | -4,447 | -7,569 | -8,932 | -14,394 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,200 | $25,492 | $35,597 | $35,797 | $37,556 | $38,113 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $292 | $0 | $200 | $1,959 | $2,516 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,140 | $5,340 | $9,795 | $13,060 | $14,485 | $20,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $4,655 | $7,920 | $9,345 | $15,060 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -190 | -4,447 | -7,569 | -8,932 | -14,394 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Cruze | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 181.0 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,103 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 81.7 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 |
| 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% |
| 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 XLT
| Polished alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| 255/50HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 81% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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