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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: $23,460

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,489

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,240
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,390
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
2.0L I4 995 995  
Convenience Package     850
Bodyside moldings     230
Door sill trim plates     125
6-speed manual     0
RS Package     0
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
2.0L I4 906 906  
Convenience Package     774
Bodyside moldings     209
Door sill trim plates     114
6-speed manual     0
RS Package     0
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 1,345
Options (change) 970 970 1,224
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $33,990 $39,750 $23,460
Total Invoice $31,822 $37,063 $22,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,339
Model Year201220122018
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$33,990$39,750$23,460
Adjustments for Features-2,130-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,860$33,405$23,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$31,822$37,063$22,489
Adjustments for Features-1,994-5,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,828$31,147$22,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,319$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122018
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Electric heater (optional)  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,575$8,790$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$6,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,994-5,9160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in175.3 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft347.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electric heater (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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