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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscape
TrimGTSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,645 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $22,017 $23,398 $26,708
Satellite radio 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Heated front seats 250    
4-speed shiftable automatic 550    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Satellite radio 179    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Heated front seats 230    
4-speed shiftable automatic 506    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 1,355 5,280 2,690
Options (change) 1,246 4,680 2,420
Destination 640 895 895
Total Price $25,640 $31,235 $32,195
Total Invoice $23,903 $28,973 $30,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year200620142014
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscape
TrimGTSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,640$31,235$32,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$27,720$27,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0
Total Invoice$23,903$28,973$30,023
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$25,713$25,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620142014
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscape
TrimGTSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
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$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,240$6,755$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,260-4,560

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062014
ModelPT CruiserEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length168.9 in178.1 in
Width67.1 in72.4 in
Height65.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested88097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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