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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: $19,390

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,880

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimClassicHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $24,170 $27,170
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,539 $25,337
Convenience Group 395    
Package 202A   595  
Winter Package   295  
Convenience Group 359    
Package 202A   531  
Winter Package   264  
Options (change) 395 890 0
Options (change) 359 795 0
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $19,390 $25,935 $28,045
Total Invoice $18,880 $24,209 $26,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,621
Model Year201020152015
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimClassicHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG42/37 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$19,390$25,935$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$23,370$23,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$18,880$24,209$26,212
Adjustments for Features0-2,394-4,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,880$21,815$21,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$0

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

Model Year201020152015
ModelPT CruiserC-MAXC-MAX
TrimClassicHybrid SEHybrid 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $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
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  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,065$5,630$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394-4,711

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

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,215 lb.3,607 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 Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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