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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $29,263 $34,663
Navigation system 995 995 1,750 1,750
RS Package 695 595    
Sunroof 900 900 895  
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Proximity key 300      
Remote start     395 395
Package 303B     2,500  
Package 401B       2,000
Navigation system 876 876 1,523 1,523
RS Package 612 524    
Sunroof 792 792 779  
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Proximity key 264      
Remote start     344 344
Package 303B     2,175  
Package 401B       1,740
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 5,540 4,145
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 4,821 3,607
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $38,135 $42,740
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $34,909 $39,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,685
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$24,665$26,475$38,135$42,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-4,115-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$34,020$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$3,530
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$34,909$39,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-3,767-4,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$31,142$34,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,206

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote start $150$150$150
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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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  
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 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,795$3,350$5,910$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$4,115$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-3,767-4,747

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122010
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 2LT

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?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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