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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: $23,670

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,581

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $28,053 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,995 995 995
Remote start 395    
Sunroof 895 900 900
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Navigation system 1,736 876 876
Remote start 343    
Sunroof 779 792 792
Obstacle detection, rear   260  
Options (change) 3,285 2,190 1,895
Options (change) 2,858 1,928 1,668
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $34,780 $23,670 $25,880
Total Invoice $31,736 $22,581 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,901
Model Year200920122012
ModelTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,780$23,670$25,880
Adjustments for Features-2,4700-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,310$23,670$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$280
Total Invoice$31,736$22,581$24,609
Adjustments for Features-2,2540-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,482$22,581$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
ModelTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,240$1,770$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2540-1,835

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length200.4 in181.0 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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