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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedGTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $25,948 $30,341
ABS w/ traction control 825      
Quick Order Package K 1,155      
2.4L I4 1,280      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Heated front seats   250    
ABS w/ traction control 759      
Quick Order Package K 1,063      
2.4L I4 1,178      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331    
Satellite radio 179 179    
Heated front seats   230    
Options (change) 3,815 805 0 0
Options (change) 3,510 740 0 0
Destination 640 640 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $28,045 $28,638
Total Invoice $21,844 $23,397 $26,823 $27,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,740
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedGTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4230hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,350$25,090$28,045$28,638
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,140-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$24,905$24,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$82$0
Total Invoice$21,844$23,397$26,823$27,209
Adjustments for Features0-187-3,003-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$23,210$23,820$23,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$236$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedGTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,715$5,655$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,140$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-3,003-3,625

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062016
ModelPT CruiserC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length168.9 in173.6 in
Width67.1 in72.0 in
Height65.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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