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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: $25,995

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,654

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $14,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $35,268
RS Package 695    
Driver Convenience Package 380    
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790  
Navigation system 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 110 110 75
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Cargo net 60 60  
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   410  
Blind spot warning system     595
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
RS Package 612    
Driver Convenience Package 334    
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695  
Navigation system 700 700 676
All-weather floor mats 97 97 64
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Cargo net 53 53  
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
Rear spoiler   361  
Blind spot warning system     506
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 4,160 3,195 3,060
Options (change) 3,661 2,812 2,602
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $25,995 $27,540 $41,740
Total Invoice $24,654 $26,097 $38,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,938
Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,995$27,540$41,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$26,390$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$24,654$26,097$38,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-5,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,654$25,007$33,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$353$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,125$3,275$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-5,103

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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.4,558 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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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