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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: $26,825

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,567

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Satellite radio 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 110 110 110
Remote start 385 385      
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
Sunroof 850 850      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495 495 495
Audiophile Package 510        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     340   340
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790 790
Sun and Sound Package         995
Satellite radio 166 166      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 97 97 97
Remote start 326 326      
Obstacle detection, rear 217        
Sunroof 723 723      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 436 436 436
Audiophile Package 433        
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     299   299
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695 695
Sun and Sound Package         876
Options (change) 4,245 3,480 2,730 2,390 2,730
Options (change) 3,608 2,958 2,403 2,104 2,403
Destination 735 735 825 825 825
Total Price $33,350 $35,330 $26,825 $27,485 $29,215
Total Invoice $31,133 $33,054 $25,567 $26,107 $27,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,995
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,350$35,330$26,825$27,485$29,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-450-900-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,155$26,375$26,585$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$210$2,515
Total Invoice$31,133$33,054$25,567$26,107$27,862
Adjustments for Features0-1,099-429-855-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,133$31,955$25,138$25,252$27,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$822$0$114$2,414

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$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$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,875$4,150$4,600$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$450$900$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,099-429-855-310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in181.0 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,085 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 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 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
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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.0 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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