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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: $26,355

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $25,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $21,040 $23,550
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 45 45
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 110 110
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
RS Package       695  
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Navigation system       795 795
Illuminated door sill trim plates       505 505
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Rear spoiler         410
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 40 40
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 97 97
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
RS Package       612  
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695
Navigation system       700 700
Illuminated door sill trim plates       444 444
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Rear spoiler         361
Options (change) 1,905 1,905 210 4,520 3,555
Options (change) 1,810 1,810 200 3,978 3,129
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 795 795
Total Price $51,530 $57,890 $59,705 $26,355 $27,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,901
Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$51,530$57,890$59,705$26,355$27,900
Adjustments for Features-8,360-9,785-15,5000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$48,105$44,205$26,355$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,035$0$395

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
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  
Remote app$25$25$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0  
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$12,035$13,460$19,175$3,675$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,360$9,785$15,500$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-496-516-3750-1,089

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202013
ModelExplorerCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in105.7 in
Length198.8 in181.0 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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