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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: $28,195

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,932

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,945
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,987
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Fog lights     375
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 4,810 3,305 3,375
Options (change) 4,089 2,810 3,070
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $37,240 $39,670 $28,195
Total Invoice $34,223 $36,526 $26,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,877
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,240$39,670$28,195
Adjustments for Features-450-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,790$37,470$28,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$34,223$36,526$26,932
Adjustments for Features-414-2,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,809$34,500$26,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$691$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920092017
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,630$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-414-2,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092017
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.2,886 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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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