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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: $24,710

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,497

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $35,528 $38,862
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 795 795
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 694 694
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 89 89
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,230 2,535 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 2,844 2,232 2,175 2,175
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $24,710 $26,520 $41,485 $45,060
Total Invoice $23,497 $25,173 $38,598 $41,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,193
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,710$26,520$41,485$45,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-6,350-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,710$24,965$35,135$37,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$2,550
Total Invoice$23,497$25,173$38,598$41,932
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-5,908-6,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,497$23,697$32,690$35,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$2,379

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150 
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
HD radio  $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,820$4,375$9,170$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$6,350$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-5,908-6,863

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length181.0 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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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