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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: $18,280

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,498

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,525 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $15,864 $19,400 $21,127
Floor mats 80    
6-speed shiftable automatic 925    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Front buckets   125  
CD player   150  
Floor mats 70    
6-speed shiftable automatic 814    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Front buckets   112  
CD player   134  
Options (change) 1,005 1,270 995
Options (change) 884 1,132 886
Destination 750 685 685
Total Price $18,280 $22,785 $24,660
Total Invoice $17,498 $21,217 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,136
Model Year201120062006
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine136hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,280$22,785$24,660
Adjustments for Features-2,5250-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,755$22,785$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$17,498$21,217$22,698
Adjustments for Features-2,4170-1,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,081$21,217$21,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$165

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120062006
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power mirrors $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,020$1,495$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4170-1,316

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112006
ModelCruzeTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.5 in
Length181.0 in197.6 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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