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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: $28,550

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $12,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,255

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $11,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimLimitedSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $23,945
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $22,987
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Bodyside moldings     230
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     375
Navigation system 694 694  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Bodyside moldings     209
Door sill trim plates     114
Fog lights     341
Options (change) 2,465 2,465 3,730
Options (change) 2,152 2,152 3,393
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $41,460 $44,140 $28,550
Total Invoice $38,575 $41,074 $27,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,166
Model Year201320132018
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimLimitedSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$41,460$44,140$28,550
Adjustments for Features-3,390-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$39,525$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$38,575$41,074$27,255
Adjustments for Features-3,154-4,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,421$36,780$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,359$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201320132018
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimLimitedSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app  $25
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
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$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,365$9,590$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,154-4,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,886 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 Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

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