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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,280

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,498

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimSESELLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $16,525
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,864
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
Floor mats     80
6-speed shiftable automatic     925
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
Floor mats     70
6-speed shiftable automatic     814
Options (change) 1,270 995 1,005
Options (change) 1,132 886 884
Destination 685 685 750
Total Price $22,785 $24,660 $18,280
Total Invoice $21,217 $22,698 $17,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,136
Model Year200620062011
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimSESELLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6136hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,785$24,660$18,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,785$23,230$15,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$21,217$22,698$17,498
Adjustments for Features0-1,316-2,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,217$21,382$15,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062011
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimSESELLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power mirrors$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,495$2,925$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,316-2,417

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in105.7 in
Length197.6 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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