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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: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,932

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $22,987 $31,044 $33,774
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Fog lights 375    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Navigation system   1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Fog lights 341    
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Navigation system   1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 3,375 5,760 4,615
Options (change) 3,070 4,975 4,001
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $28,195 $39,855 $41,710
Total Invoice $26,932 $36,834 $38,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,765
Model Year201820102010
ModelCruzeExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,195$39,855$41,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,195$38,625$39,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$26,932$36,834$38,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,137-2,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,932$35,697$36,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$737

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820102010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats$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$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,580$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,137-2,156

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112541%
Total Not Requested165059%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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