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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: $26,040

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $18,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,718

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $18,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Driver Convenience Package 380        
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790      
Navigation system 795 795      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 110 110 120 120 120
Proximity key 300        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505      
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Driver Convenience Package 334        
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695      
Navigation system 700 700      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 86 86 86
All-weather floor mats 97 97 114 114 114
Proximity key 264        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 444 444      
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 3,920 3,240 1,905 1,905 210
Options (change) 3,450 2,852 1,810 1,810 200
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $26,040 $27,870 $44,990 $48,850 $55,145
Total Invoice $24,718 $26,411 $43,001 $46,688 $52,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,699
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,040$27,870$44,990$48,850$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-7,935-9,360-15,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,040$26,720$37,055$39,490$40,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$24,718$26,411$43,001$46,688$52,707
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-7,584-8,946-14,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,718$25,321$35,417$37,742$38,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$0$2,325$2,881

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201820182018
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$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $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$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
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $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
Spotter mirror(s)  $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
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,825$11,610$13,035$18,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$7,935$9,360$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-7,584-8,946-14,409

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142018
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 Legroom42.3 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
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

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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