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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: $29,260

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,878

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,536 $29,635 $35,025
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
RS Package 995    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Door sill trim plates 125    
Navigation system   1,850 1,550
Remote start   425 425
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 402A     3,100
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
RS Package 905    
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65
Door sill trim plates 114    
Navigation system   1,610 1,349
Remote start   398 398
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 4,910 6,145 5,150
Options (change) 4,467 5,375 4,509
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $29,260 $39,095 $44,100
Total Invoice $27,878 $35,805 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$29,260$39,095$44,100
Adjustments for Features0-305-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,260$38,790$41,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780
Total Invoice$27,878$35,805$40,329
Adjustments for Features0-279-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,878$35,526$38,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,489

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720122012
ModelCruzeTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,380$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-2,314

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelCruzeTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length183.7 in202.9 in
Width70.5 in76.2 in
Height57.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180057%
Total Not Requested135043%
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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