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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: $11,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,567

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995   495 495 495
All-weather floor mats 75 75 110 110 110
Remote start 385 385      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     340   340
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790 790
Sun and Sound Package         995
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696   436 436 436
All-weather floor mats 64 64 97 97 97
Remote start 327 327      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     299   299
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695 695
Sun and Sound Package         876
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 2,730 2,390 2,730
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 2,403 2,104 2,403
Destination 815 815 825 825 825
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $26,825 $27,485 $29,215
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $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: $9,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,247
Model Year20102010201520152015
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)190, 7190, 7250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,545$40,400$26,825$27,485$29,215
Adjustments for Features-2,260-3,360-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$37,040$26,550$26,760$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$25,567$26,107$27,862
Adjustments for Features-2,090-3,110-262-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,552$34,288$25,305$25,418$27,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$113$2,557

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102010201520152015
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25   
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$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,660$6,760$3,675$4,125$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$3,360$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,090-3,110-262-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102015
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

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

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%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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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