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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: $29,260

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,878

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $23,475
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $22,536
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 140
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Door sill trim plates     125
Navigation system 755 755  
All-weather floor mats 86 86 127
Rear spoiler 261    
Sunroof 945 945  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Door sill trim plates     114
Options (change) 2,155 1,880 4,910
Options (change) 2,047 1,786 4,467
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $40,135 $45,525 $29,260
Total Invoice $37,986 $43,079 $27,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,958
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,135$45,525$29,260
Adjustments for Features-1,215-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,920$41,935$29,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,986$43,079$27,878
Adjustments for Features-1,150-3,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,836$39,682$27,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusCruze
TrimLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,415$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,150-3,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in183.7 in
Width76.2 in70.5 in
Height60.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.8 ft3

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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 Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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