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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: $8,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,975 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $29,542 $19,858 $22,146
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Remote start 345    
Navigation system   995 995
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Sunroof   900 900
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Remote start 293    
Navigation system   876 876
Obstacle detection, rear   260  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 2,740 2,190 1,895
Options (change) 2,329 1,928 1,668
Destination 725 795 795
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $32,440 $23,670 $25,880
Total Invoice $29,596 $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: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6T6
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$32,440$23,670$25,880
Adjustments for Features-2,1450-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$23,670$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280
Total Invoice$29,596$22,581$24,609
Adjustments for Features-1,9570-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,639$22,581$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,615$1,470$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9570-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,255 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 Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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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