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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $16,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $15,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimLimitedPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $23,120
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $22,080
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Options (change) 2,245 0 4,645
Options (change) 2,134 0 4,226
Destination 945 945 875
Total Price $44,865 $54,180 $28,640
Total Invoice $42,879 $51,784 $27,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,002
Model Year201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimLimitedPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$44,865$54,180$28,640
Adjustments for Features-5,960-12,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,905$41,830$28,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$42,879$51,784$27,181
Adjustments for Features-5,696-11,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,183$39,980$27,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerCruze
TrimLimitedPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $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
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,060$17,450$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$12,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,696-11,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in183.7 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested65090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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