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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: $28,195

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,932

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720072007
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,987 $26,790 $29,361
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Fog lights 375    
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Fog lights 341    
All-weather floor mats 127 47 47
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Remote start   326 326
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,375 5,285 4,775
Options (change) 3,070 4,583 4,150
Destination 875 735 735
Total Price $28,195 $34,390 $36,625
Total Invoice $26,932 $32,108 $34,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,566
Model Year201720072007
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,195$34,390$36,625
Adjustments for Features-1,4550-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,740$34,390$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$26,932$32,108$34,246
Adjustments for Features-1,3900-1,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,542$32,108$32,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$806

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720072007
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $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$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,905$3,450$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3900-1,332

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172007
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length175.3 in193.4 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,920 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 Headroom37.8 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
22.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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