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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $39,300 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $36,254 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,995 1,995
Package 201A 800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Sunroof 995 995   850 850
245/45VR20   695      
Package 301A   2,700      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Driver Convenience Package       475  
RS Package       695 695
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Navigation system 710 710 710 1,756 1,756
Package 201A 714        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Rear spoiler 245 245      
Sunroof 888 888   748 748
245/45VR20   621      
Package 301A   2,410      
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Driver Convenience Package       418  
RS Package       612 612
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 4,360 5,460 795 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 3,892 4,874 710 6,414 3,596
Destination 795 795 795 750 750
Total Price $34,055 $39,355 $40,890 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $31,347 $36,204 $37,759 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,929
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20255/45-19215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$34,055$39,355$40,890$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-615-3,105-3,5300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$36,250$37,360$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$3,920$0$475
Total Invoice$31,347$36,204$37,759$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-566-2,856-3,2600-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,781$33,348$34,499$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,567$3,718$0$498

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Curve control$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50   
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,630$7,120$7,545$4,015$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$3,105$3,530$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-566-2,856-3,2600-332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,970 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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