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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: $24,710

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,497

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995 795 795 795
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 90 90 90
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Sunroof 900 900 995 995 995
Proximity key 300        
Package 201A     1,050    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Rear spoiler     275 275  
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876 755 755 755
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 86 86 86
Obstacle detection, rear 260        
Sunroof 792 792 945 945 945
Proximity key 264        
Package 201A     999    
Leather seating surfaces     1,420    
Rear spoiler     261 261  
Options (change) 3,230 2,535 4,700 2,155 1,880
Options (change) 2,844 2,232 4,466 2,047 1,786
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $24,710 $26,520 $35,350 $39,885 $45,275
Total Invoice $23,497 $25,173 $33,478 $37,751 $42,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,746
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$24,710$26,520$35,350$39,885$45,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-2,360-5,100-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,710$24,965$32,990$34,785$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$1,795$4,810
Total Invoice$23,497$25,173$33,478$37,751$42,843
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-2,235-4,827-7,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,497$23,697$31,243$32,924$35,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,681$4,527

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$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$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$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$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $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$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  
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,995$3,550$4,355$7,095$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$2,360$5,100$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-2,235-4,827-7,073

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122017
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 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 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 key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested92579%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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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