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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscape
TrimLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,510 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $22,939 $24,115 $27,935
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 360 5,780 2,790
Options (change) 328 5,497 2,657
Destination 720 895 895
Total Price $25,590 $31,925 $32,935
Total Invoice $23,987 $30,507 $31,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,367
Model Year200920172017
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscape
TrimLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,590$31,925$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$26,985$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$23,987$30,507$31,487
Adjustments for Features0-4,721-6,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$25,786$25,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920172017
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscape
TrimLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
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
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,340$8,280$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,721-6,133

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,297 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

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