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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: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $26,790 $29,361
Obstacle detection, rear 295   255  
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Navigation system 995 995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195 195
Remote start     385 385
Audiophile Package     510  
Obstacle detection, rear 260   217  
Sunroof 792 792 723 723
Navigation system 876 876 1,696 1,696
Satellite radio     166 166
Remote start     326 326
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 2,190 1,895 4,190 3,425
Options (change) 1,928 1,668 3,561 2,911
Destination 795 795 735 735
Total Price $23,670 $25,880 $33,295 $35,275
Total Invoice $22,581 $24,609 $31,086 $33,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,670$25,880$33,295$35,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,855-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,950$31,440$32,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$805
Total Invoice$22,581$24,609$31,086$33,007
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-1,732-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,774$29,354$30,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$818

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,245$4,175$4,100$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$1,855$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-1,732-2,835

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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