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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: $28,550

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,255

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $11,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $22,987 $35,528 $38,027
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Bodyside moldings 230    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Fog lights 375    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Bodyside moldings 209    
All-weather floor mats 127 66 66
Fog lights 341    
Door sill trim plates 114    
Navigation system   694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,730 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 3,393 2,152 2,152
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $28,550 $41,460 $44,140
Total Invoice $27,255 $38,575 $41,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,166
Model Year201720132013
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,550$41,460$44,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,550$38,070$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$27,255$38,575$41,074
Adjustments for Features0-3,154-4,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,255$35,421$36,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,359

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720132013
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
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$100 
Heated second row seats$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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$8,365$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,154-4,294

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
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 Weight2,886 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 Headroom37.8 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 Premier

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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