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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $1,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,510 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $22,939 $23,035 $26,048
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Comfort Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Comfort Package   1,520  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 360 1,695 95
Options (change) 328 1,610 90
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $25,590 $26,690 $28,245
Total Invoice $23,987 $25,520 $27,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13
Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,590$26,690$28,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$25,100$25,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$23,987$25,520$27,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-2,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$24,000$24,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$82

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

Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,480$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,520-2,931

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

Model Year20092018
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.3,641 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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