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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: $24,710

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,497

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $15,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSport2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 795 795 995 995
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 100 45 45
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
RS Package     695 595
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 694 694 876 876
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 89 40 40
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
RS Package     612 524
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 2,490 2,490 3,230 2,535
Options (change) 2,175 2,175 2,844 2,232
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $41,485 $44,165 $24,710 $26,520
Total Invoice $38,598 $41,097 $23,497 $25,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,379
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSport2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,485$44,165$24,710$26,520
Adjustments for Features-6,150-7,3750-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$36,790$24,710$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$255
Total Invoice$38,598$41,097$23,497$25,173
Adjustments for Features-5,722-6,8630-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,876$34,234$23,497$23,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,358$0$200

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSport2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150  $150
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
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   
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  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,970$10,195$2,820$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$7,375$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,722-6,8630-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,535 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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