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Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,910

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,165

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $8,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCruze
TrimXLXLTTitaniumLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $27,905 $30,530 $16,800
Base Invoice $24,735 $26,649 $29,156 $16,212
CD Player 350      
Power mirrors 130      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 25 45
Satellite radio   195    
Connectivity Package       275
6-speed shiftable automatic       995
CD Player 323      
Power mirrors 119      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 23 23 23 40
Satellite radio   180    
Connectivity Package       242
6-speed shiftable automatic       876
Options (change) 505 220 25 1,315
Options (change) 465 203 23 1,158
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 795
Total Price $27,525 $29,245 $31,675 $18,910
Total Invoice $26,320 $27,972 $30,299 $18,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,175
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCruze
TrimXLXLTTitaniumLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,525$29,245$31,675$18,910
Adjustments for Features-1,430-3,480-6,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$25,765$25,445$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$650$320$0$0
Total Invoice$26,320$27,972$30,299$18,165
Adjustments for Features-1,367-3,329-5,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,953$24,643$24,340$18,165
Cost Above Minimum$613$303$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCruze
TrimXLXLTTitaniumLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Safety key $5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100 
App support  $0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Conversation mirror $25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Outside temperature display   $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,725$9,475$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$3,480$6,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,367-3,329-5,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
ModelTransit ConnectCruze
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in105.7 in
Length189.7 in181.0 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XL

CD Player
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD player125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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