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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,515 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,899 $26,451 $30,726
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Options (change) 360 0 0
Options (change) 331 0 0
Destination 670 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $24,545 $29,160 $29,738
Total Invoice $22,900 $27,246 $27,514

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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: $2,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,079
Model Year200820132013
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,545$29,160$29,738
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$27,095$26,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$22,900$27,246$27,514
Adjustments for Features0-1,929-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$25,317$24,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$338$0

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

Model Year200820132013
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$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  
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,630$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,929-2,535

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

Model Year20082013
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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