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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,360

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,020
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Bodyside moldings     230
Fog lights     375
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Bodyside moldings     209
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 3,915 3,405 3,465
Options (change) 3,328 2,895 3,152
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $34,760 $36,565 $28,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,742
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,760$36,565$28,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,760$35,390$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,525$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,064-278

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in175.3 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height72.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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