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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $23,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202020202020
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
RS Package 995      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995      
Driver Confidence II Package 790      
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
RS Package 905      
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815      
Driver Confidence II Package 719      
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 4,645 2,990 2,990 0
Options (change) 4,226 2,840 2,840 0
Destination 875 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $28,640 $52,615 $58,975 $59,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,205
Model Year2016202020202020
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$28,640$52,615$58,975$59,495
Adjustments for Features0-7,385-8,810-12,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$45,230$50,165$46,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,935$1,415

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016202020202020
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Curve control $50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit$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   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$12,060$13,485$17,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,385$8,810$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-610-269

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162020
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.1 in
Length183.7 in198.8 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.887.8 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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