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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $29,635 $35,035
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
225/50R17 395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,850 1,850
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
RS Package 695 695    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850 995  
Remote start     425 425
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 401A       2,000
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
225/50R17 348      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,610 1,610
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
RS Package 612 612    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748 866  
Remote start     398 398
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 6,070 4,275
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 5,310 3,748
Destination 750 750 795 795
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $39,020 $43,225
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $35,740 $39,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,797
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$26,630$27,060$39,020$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,995-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$36,025$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$3,130
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$35,740$39,578
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,743-3,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$32,997$35,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$2,854

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,975$5,770$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,995$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-2,743-3,727

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112011
ModelCruzeTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length181.0 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height58.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

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