Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2016 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $13,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,047

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,080 $35,528 $38,862
RS Package 995    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
RS Package 905    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Navigation system   694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,855 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 3,507 2,086 2,086
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $27,850 $41,385 $44,960
Total Invoice $26,462 $38,509 $41,843

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Cruze dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,376
Model Year201620142014
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,850$41,385$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,945-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$37,440$39,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$26,462$38,509$41,843
Adjustments for Features0-3,671-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,462$34,838$37,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,380

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620142014
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$8,745$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,671-4,625

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162014
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 Weight2,836 lb.4,535 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

Return to top

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 seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.