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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: $23,460

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,489

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,240 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,390 $30,027 $35,268
Convenience Package 850    
Bodyside moldings 230    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed manual 0    
RS Package 0    
2.0L I4   995 995
Convenience Package 774    
Bodyside moldings 209    
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Door sill trim plates 114    
6-speed manual 0    
RS Package 0    
2.0L I4   906 906
Options (change) 1,345 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 1,224 970 970
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $23,460 $33,990 $39,750
Total Invoice $22,489 $31,822 $37,063

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,339
Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,460$33,990$39,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,460$31,860$33,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$22,489$31,822$37,063
Adjustments for Features0-1,994-5,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,489$29,828$31,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,319

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electric heater (optional)$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
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
MP3-compatible player $50$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,575$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,994-5,916

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.3 in197.1 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 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 Headroom37.8 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
22.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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