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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: $26,415

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $18,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,024

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
RS Package 695        
Driver Convenience Package 380        
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790      
Navigation system 795 795   795  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 90 90 90
Proximity key 300        
Cargo net 60 60      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505      
Sunroof 900 900      
Rear spoiler   410      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     650 650  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595  
RS Package 612        
Driver Convenience Package 334        
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695      
Navigation system 700 700   755  
All-weather floor mats 97 97 71 71 71
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 86 86 86
Proximity key 264        
Cargo net 53 53      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 444 444      
Sunroof 792 792      
Rear spoiler   361      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.     619 619  
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 4,580 3,615 2,410 3,205 165
Options (change) 4,031 3,182 2,291 3,046 157
Destination 795 795 945 945 945
Total Price $26,415 $27,960 $44,655 $47,650 $54,080
Total Invoice $25,024 $26,467 $42,678 $45,534 $51,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,621
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,415$27,960$44,655$47,650$54,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-8,405-9,070-14,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,415$26,810$36,250$38,580$39,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$2,330$3,035
Total Invoice$25,024$26,467$42,678$45,534$51,689
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-8,033-8,667-14,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,024$25,378$34,645$36,867$37,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$354$0$2,222$2,903

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Curve control  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass  $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
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$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,525$11,780$12,445$18,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$8,405$9,070$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-8,033-8,667-14,141

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length181.0 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.481.7 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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