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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: $10,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,721

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,820 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $19,027 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Convenience Package 900 595    
6-speed manual 0      
RS Package 0      
SYNC   395    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Convenience Package 819 506    
6-speed manual 0      
RS Package 0      
SYNC   336    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 900 2,495 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 819 2,200 1,192 1,192
Destination 875 815 815 815
Total Price $21,595 $31,780 $33,740 $37,675
Total Invoice $20,721 $29,473 $31,326 $34,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,458
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/41 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,595$31,780$33,740$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-2,670-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$30,385$31,070$31,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$1,345
Total Invoice$20,721$29,473$31,326$34,908
Adjustments for Features0-1,294-2,479-5,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,721$28,179$28,847$29,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668$1,221

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200920092009
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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$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  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,365$5,640$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395$2,670$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294-2,479-5,508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%
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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