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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $24,510
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $22,939
Cold Weather Package 650    
Package 201A 2,110    
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Cold Weather Package 619    
Package 201A 2,004    
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Bluetooth cell phone link     328
Options (change) 5,550 2,190 360
Options (change) 5,273 2,080 328
Destination 945 945 720
Total Price $40,270 $44,810 $25,590
Total Invoice $38,473 $42,825 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,357
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6280hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$40,270$44,810$25,590
Adjustments for Features-6,415-10,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,855$34,365$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0
Total Invoice$38,473$42,825$23,987
Adjustments for Features-6,129-9,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,344$32,843$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$499$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$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 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,180$14,210$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$10,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,129-9,9820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.0 in
Length198.3 in168.9 in
Width78.9 in67.1 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested187593%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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