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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: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $17,688 $21,336
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995   1,995 1,995
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696   1,756 1,756
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 6,365 3,390
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 5,802 2,984
Destination 815 815 750 750
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $25,540 $26,365
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $24,240 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,545
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$38,470$40,325$25,540$26,365
Adjustments for Features-3,020-4,1200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$36,205$25,540$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$475
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$24,240$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,793-3,8140-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,785$33,520$24,240$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$497

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 recliner, 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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,845$6,945$2,825$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$4,120$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,793-3,8140-333

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102011
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.3,103 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 Headroom38.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117542%
Total Not Requested160058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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