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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: $20,120

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,409

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $2,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,745 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $17,124 $19,400 $21,127
Rear spoiler 425    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
CD player   150  
Rear spoiler 374    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,086    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
CD player   134  
Options (change) 1,550 2,235 995
Options (change) 1,460 1,972 886
Destination 825 685 685
Total Price $20,120 $23,750 $24,660
Total Invoice $19,409 $22,057 $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: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year201520062006
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp 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$20,120$23,750$24,660
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$23,750$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$19,409$22,057$22,698
Adjustments for Features-1,6880-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,721$22,057$22,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201520062006
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
Remote app$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,045$2,295$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6880-166

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,097 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft317.0 ft3

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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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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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