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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,415 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $22,712 $19,858 $22,146
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Navigation system 2,395 995 995
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Remote start 425    
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Sunroof   900 900
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Navigation system 2,036 876 876
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Remote start 361    
Obstacle detection, rear   260  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 4,455 2,190 1,895
Options (change) 3,788 1,928 1,668
Destination 665 795 795
Total Price $29,535 $23,670 $25,880
Total Invoice $27,165 $22,581 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,140
Model Year200820122012
ModelEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,535$23,670$25,880
Adjustments for Features-1,5700-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$23,670$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280
Total Invoice$27,165$22,581$24,609
Adjustments for Features-1,4440-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,721$22,581$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820122012
ModelEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,715$2,145$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4440-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in105.7 in
Length174.7 in181.0 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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