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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: $25,725

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,441

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCruzeCruzeTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $29,635 $35,025
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Navigation system 795 795 1,850 1,550
All-weather floor mats 110 110 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 95 95
Proximity key 300      
Cargo net 60 60    
Door sill trim plates 130 130    
Remote start     425 425
Sunroof     995  
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 402A       3,100
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695    
Navigation system 700 700 1,610 1,349
All-weather floor mats 97 97 65 65
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 83 83
Proximity key 264      
Cargo net 53 53    
Door sill trim plates 114 114    
Remote start     398 398
Sunroof     866  
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 402A       2,697
Options (change) 3,605 2,925 6,240 5,245
Options (change) 3,173 2,575 5,458 4,592
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $25,725 $27,555 $39,190 $44,195
Total Invoice $24,441 $26,134 $35,888 $40,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,613
Model Year2014201420122012
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)250, 9250, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$25,725$27,555$39,190$44,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,095-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$26,405$36,095$38,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$2,780
Total Invoice$24,441$26,134$35,888$40,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,091-2,834-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,441$25,043$33,054$35,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$0$2,493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2014201420122012
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$125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$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$1,775$2,925$4,870$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,095$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091-2,834-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142012
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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested182571%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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