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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,995 1,995
Package 201A 1,050        
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
245/45VR20   695      
Package 301A / 401A   2,150      
Sunroof   995   850 850
225/50R17       395  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
Driver Convenience Package       475  
RS Package       695 695
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Navigation system 755 755 755 1,756 1,756
Package 201A 999        
Leather seating surfaces 1,420        
Rear spoiler 261 261      
245/45VR20   660      
Package 301A / 401A   2,044      
Sunroof   945   748 748
225/50R17       348  
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
Driver Convenience Package       418  
RS Package       612 612
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 3,615 4,910 795 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 3,435 4,665 755 6,762 3,596
Destination 875 875 875 750 750
Total Price $34,030 $40,245 $41,945 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $32,225 $38,105 $39,690 $25,200 $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: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,940
Model Year20162016201620112011
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)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,030$40,245$41,945$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-90-3,730-3,9300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$36,515$38,015$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$4,075$0$230
Total Invoice$32,225$38,105$39,690$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-85-3,532-3,7190-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,140$34,573$35,971$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,433$3,831$0$292

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016201620112011
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 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof $900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50   
Media drive   $15$15
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
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$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated second row seats $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 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,980$7,620$7,820$3,890$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$3,730$3,930$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-85-3,532-3,7190-190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162011
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?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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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