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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,455 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT | |||||
| Difference: $17,635 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,121 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT | |||||
| Difference: $16,975 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Cruze | Cruze |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $23,270 | $24,270 |
| Base Invoice | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $22,339 | $23,178 |
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 45 | 45 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 110 | 110 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| Driver Convenience Package | 340 | ||||
| Sun, Sound, & Sport Package | 995 | 995 | |||
| Enhanced Safety Package | 790 | 790 | |||
| Navigation system | 495 | 495 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 505 | 505 | |||
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 86 | 86 | 86 | 40 | 40 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 70 | 70 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 97 | 97 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Driver Convenience Package | 299 | ||||
| Sun, Sound, & Sport Package | 876 | 876 | |||
| Enhanced Safety Package | 695 | 695 | |||
| Navigation system | 436 | 436 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 444 | 444 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,005 | 2,005 | 310 | 3,360 | 3,020 |
| Options (change) | 1,905 | 1,905 | 295 | 2,957 | 2,658 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $45,090 | $48,950 | $55,245 | $27,455 | $28,115 |
| Total Invoice | $43,096 | $46,783 | $52,802 | $26,121 | $26,661 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,475 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,132 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Cruze | Cruze |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 250, 9 | 250, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,090 | $48,950 | $55,245 | $27,455 | $28,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,160 | -8,585 | -14,300 | 0 | -450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,930 | $40,365 | $40,945 | $27,455 | $27,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,435 | $3,015 | $0 | $210 |
| Total Invoice | $43,096 | $46,783 | $52,802 | $26,121 | $26,661 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,843 | -8,205 | -13,668 | 0 | -427 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,253 | $38,578 | $39,134 | $26,121 | $26,234 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,325 | $2,881 | $0 | $113 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Cruze | Cruze |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,785 | $13,210 | $18,925 | $4,625 | $5,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,160 | $8,585 | $14,300 | $0 | $450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,843 | -8,205 | -13,668 | 0 | -427 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Cruze |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 181.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,085 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun, Sound, & Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
| Enhanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun, Sound, & Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
| Enhanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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