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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: $25,680

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,401

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $21,295 $23,805
Base Invoice $34,952 $20,443 $22,734
Blind spot warning system 495    
Navigation system 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 75 110 110
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995
Driver Convenience Package   380  
Enhanced Safety Package   790 790
Cargo net   60 60
Door sill trim plates   130 130
Proximity key   300  
Blind spot warning system 421    
Navigation system 676 700 700
All-weather floor mats 64 97 97
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876
Driver Convenience Package   334  
Enhanced Safety Package   695 695
Cargo net   53 53
Door sill trim plates   114 114
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 2,960 3,560 2,880
Options (change) 2,517 3,133 2,535
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $41,320 $25,680 $27,510
Total Invoice $38,294 $24,401 $26,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,023
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,320$25,680$27,510
Adjustments for Features-5,2550-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,065$25,680$26,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$38,294$24,401$26,094
Adjustments for Features-4,8700-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,424$24,401$25,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$602

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,405$2,150$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8700-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in181.0 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.0 ft3

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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 spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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