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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: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $13,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,995 1,995
Remote start 425 425    
Sunroof 995   850 850
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 401A   2,000    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,756 1,756
Remote start 398 398    
Sunroof 866   748 748
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 401A   1,740    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 6,070 4,275 6,365 3,390
Options (change) 5,310 3,748 5,802 2,984
Destination 795 795 750 750
Total Price $39,020 $43,225 $25,540 $26,365
Total Invoice $35,740 $39,578 $24,240 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,322
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$39,020$43,225$25,540$26,365
Adjustments for Features-3,470-4,5450-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,550$38,680$25,540$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$475
Total Invoice$35,740$39,578$24,240$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,178-4,1620-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,562$35,416$24,240$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,854$0$497

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0$0  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,920$6,995$2,450$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$4,545$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,178-4,1620-333

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length202.9 in181.0 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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