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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: $26,130

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $2,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelPT CruiserEscape
TrimGTXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $24,870
Base Invoice $22,431 $23,222
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195  
Engine-block heater 35 35
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Package 203A   1,985
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,195
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179  
Engine-block heater 32 30
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Package 203A   1,686
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 1,390 3,280
Options (change) 1,278 2,838
Destination 640 825
Total Price $26,130 $28,975
Total Invoice $24,349 $26,885

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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: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year20072012
ModelPT CruiserEscape
TrimGTXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$26,130$28,975
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$27,995
Total Invoice$24,349$26,885
Adjustments for Features0-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,349$25,976

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072012
ModelPT CruiserEscape
TrimGTXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072012
ModelPT CruiserEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length168.9 in174.7 in
Width67.1 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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