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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimClassicSESELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $25,605 $28,005 $32,045
Base Invoice $17,801 $24,453 $26,745 $30,602
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Panoramic sunroof   945 945 945
Options (change) 1,190 995 995 995
Options (change) 1,082 945 945 945
Destination 720 995 995 995
Total Price $20,185 $27,595 $29,995 $34,035
Total Invoice $19,603 $26,393 $28,685 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimClassicSESELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4179hp I4179hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 660, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,185$27,595$29,995$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,365-6,415-10,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$23,230$23,580$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$615
Total Invoice$19,603$26,393$28,685$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-6,135-9,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$22,218$22,550$22,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$332$581

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimClassicSESELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app  $75 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Total Value of Features$2,740$7,105$9,155$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,365$6,415$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,175-6,135-9,743

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,553 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
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%

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