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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $14,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,080 $35,268
RS Package 995  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system   795
2.0L I4   995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
RS Package 905  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Navigation system   676
2.0L I4   906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,855 3,385
Options (change) 3,507 2,938
Destination 875 825
Total Price $27,850 $42,065
Total Invoice $26,462 $39,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,256
Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,850$42,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$38,495
Total Invoice$26,462$39,031
Adjustments for Features0-3,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$35,718

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,225$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,313

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length183.7 in197.1 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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		14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.880.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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