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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: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Driver Convenience Package 475        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
225/50R17 395        
RS Package 695 695      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795 795
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Sunroof 850 850   995  
Package 201A     1,050    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Rear spoiler     275 275  
245/45VR20       695  
Package 301A / 401A       2,150  
Driver Convenience Package 418        
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
225/50R17 348        
RS Package 612 612      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 755 755 755
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Sunroof 748 748   945  
Package 201A     999    
Leather seating surfaces     1,420    
Rear spoiler     261 261  
245/45VR20       660  
Package 301A / 401A       2,044  
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 3,615 4,910 795
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 3,435 4,665 755
Destination 750 750 875 875 875
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $34,030 $40,245 $41,945
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $32,225 $38,105 $39,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,940
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 7390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$26,630$27,060$34,030$40,245$41,945
Adjustments for Features0-200-90-3,730-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$33,940$36,515$38,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$2,575$4,075
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$32,225$38,105$39,690
Adjustments for Features0-190-85-3,532-3,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$32,140$34,573$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$2,433$3,831

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900 $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio   $50 
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 $50
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 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$4,090$3,980$7,620$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$90$3,730$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-85-3,532-3,719

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112016
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.3,970 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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