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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: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 995 995 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 295   295  
Sunroof 900 900    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Navigation system 876 876 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 260   251  
Sunroof 792 792    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Options (change) 2,190 1,895 5,035 2,940
Options (change) 1,928 1,668 4,279 2,498
Destination 795 795 785 785
Total Price $23,670 $25,880 $35,065 $36,120
Total Invoice $22,581 $24,609 $32,337 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year2012201220082008
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?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,670$25,880$35,065$36,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-3,595-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,950$31,470$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$805
Total Invoice$22,581$24,609$32,337$33,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-3,315-3,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$22,774$29,022$29,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
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$100
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,020$3,950$5,615$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$3,595$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-3,315-3,562

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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