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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $25,606 $17,688 $21,336
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
Remote start 385    
Sunroof 850 850 850
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Leather seating surfaces 846    
Navigation system 1,696 1,756 1,756
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
Remote start 326    
Sunroof 723 748 748
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 4,995 6,365 3,390
Options (change) 4,237 5,802 2,984
Destination 785 750 750
Total Price $33,270 $25,540 $26,365
Total Invoice $30,628 $24,240 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,665
Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$33,270$25,540$26,365
Adjustments for Features-7850-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,485$25,540$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$30,628$24,240$25,070
Adjustments for Features-7230-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,905$24,240$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$497

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
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 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,490$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7230-333

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracCruze
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in105.7 in
Length210.2 in181.0 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested23046%
Total Not Requested27554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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