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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelEscapeEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimSELTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 795 795 995 995
Package 302A 1,895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
RS Package     695 595
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 694 694 876 876
Package 302A 1,654      
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217    
Leather seating surfaces   781    
RS Package     612 524
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 4,085 3,085 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 3,565 2,692 2,804 2,192
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $33,150 $34,350 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $30,729 $31,908 $23,457 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,207
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelEscapeEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimSELTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4240hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,150$34,350$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-4,385-4,8850-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$29,465$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$255
Total Invoice$30,729$31,908$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-4,065-4,5380-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,664$27,370$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0$200

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelEscapeEscapeCruzeCruze
TrimSELTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,955$2,070$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$4,885$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,065-4,5380-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in105.7 in
Length178.1 in181.0 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested132567%

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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