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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: $24,710

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,497

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,775 $36,855 $42,520 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $28,137 $34,829 $40,182 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 795 795 795 995 995
Package 201A 1,050        
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 45 45
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Sunroof 995 995 995 900 900
RS Package       695 595
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Proximity key       300  
Navigation system 755 755 755 876 876
Package 201A 999        
Leather seating surfaces 1,420        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 40 40
Rear spoiler 261 261      
Sunroof 945 945 945 792 792
RS Package       612 524
Obstacle detection, rear       260  
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 4,700 2,155 1,880 3,230 2,535
Options (change) 4,466 2,047 1,786 2,844 2,232
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $35,350 $39,885 $45,275 $24,710 $26,520
Total Invoice $33,478 $37,751 $42,843 $23,497 $25,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,746
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,350$39,885$45,275$24,710$26,520
Adjustments for Features-2,360-5,100-7,4750-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,990$34,785$37,800$24,710$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$4,810$0$255
Total Invoice$33,478$37,751$42,843$23,497$25,173
Adjustments for Features-2,235-4,827-7,0730-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,243$32,924$35,770$23,497$23,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,681$4,527$0$200

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusCruzeCruze
TrimSELLimitedSHO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
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 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$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$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
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$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    
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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,355$7,095$9,470$1,995$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$5,100$7,475$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,235-4,827-7,0730-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172012
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 key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested92579%
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
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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