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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: $25,630

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,357

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSHO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $21,295 $23,805
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $20,443 $22,734
Navigation system 1,850 1,550 795 795
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 95 45 45
All-weather floor mats 75 75 110 110
Remote start 425 425    
Sunroof 995   900 900
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 402A   3,100    
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Cargo net     60 60
Door sill trim plates     130 130
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 1,610 1,349 700 700
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 83 40 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 97 97
Remote start 398 398    
Sunroof 866   792 792
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 402A   2,697    
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Cargo net     53 53
Door sill trim plates     114 114
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 6,240 5,245 3,510 2,830
Options (change) 5,458 4,592 3,089 2,491
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $39,190 $44,195 $25,630 $27,460
Total Invoice $35,888 $40,422 $24,357 $26,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,422
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSHO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,190$44,195$25,630$27,460
Adjustments for Features-3,395-5,6200-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$38,575$25,630$26,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$555
Total Invoice$35,888$40,422$24,357$26,050
Adjustments for Features-3,109-5,1400-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,779$35,282$24,357$24,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,503$0$483

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimLimitedSHO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height 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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,870$7,095$1,475$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$5,620$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,109-5,1400-1,210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112014
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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
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 key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested182571%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%

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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
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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