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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: $25,150

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,910

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $20,198 $22,490
Navigation system 1,995   795 795
Convenience Package 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 110 110
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Fog lights     340  
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system 1,696   700 700
Convenience Package 1,696      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 97 97
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Fog lights     299  
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 3,315 2,595
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 2,917 2,284
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $25,150 $26,940
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $23,910 $25,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,741
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,545$40,400$25,150$26,940
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,3350-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$36,065$25,150$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$390
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$23,910$25,569
Adjustments for Features-2,991-4,0130-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,651$33,385$23,910$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$0$330

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
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  
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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,560$6,660$2,325$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$4,335$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,991-4,0130-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102013
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested137550%
Total Not Requested140050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested40567%
Total Not Requested20033%
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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