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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: $20,120

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,409

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $2,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimSESELLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $17,745
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $17,124
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
Rear spoiler     425
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,125
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
Rear spoiler     374
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,086
Options (change) 2,235 995 1,550
Options (change) 1,972 886 1,460
Destination 685 685 825
Total Price $23,750 $24,660 $20,120
Total Invoice $22,057 $22,698 $19,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year200620062015
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimSESELLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6138hp 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$23,750$24,660$20,120
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,750$24,480$18,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$22,057$22,698$19,409
Adjustments for Features0-166-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,057$22,532$17,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620062015
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 
Remote app  $25
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,295$2,475$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062015
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.3,097 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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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