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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: $21,595

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,721

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200720072007
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,820 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $19,027 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Convenience Package 900      
6-speed manual 0      
RS Package 0      
Heated front seats   300    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Side curtain airbags   560    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Convenience Package 819      
6-speed manual 0      
RS Package 0      
Heated front seats   255    
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Side curtain airbags   476    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Options (change) 900 3,045 1,490 1,490
Options (change) 819 2,680 1,358 1,358
Destination 875 735 735 735
Total Price $21,595 $29,150 $30,595 $33,340
Total Invoice $20,721 $27,445 $28,883 $31,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,472
Model Year2016200720072007
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/41 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,595$29,150$30,595$33,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-1,755-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$27,820$28,840$29,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$2,140
Total Invoice$20,721$27,445$28,883$31,454
Adjustments for Features0-1,252-1,657-3,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,721$26,193$27,226$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,033$2,072

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200720072007
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Electric heater (optional)$0   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,450$4,875$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$1,755$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252-1,657-3,189

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162007
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length183.7 in193.4 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,835 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
14.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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