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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,940

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $11,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,179

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelPT CruiserExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Base Price $23,645 $33,065
Base Invoice $22,017 $30,804
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 195  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Package 201A   1,335
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Satellite radio 179  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Package 201A   1,135
Options (change) 1,655 3,495
Options (change) 1,522 3,050
Destination 640 815
Total Price $25,940 $37,375
Total Invoice $24,179 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,137
Model Year20062010
ModelPT CruiserExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Engine230hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,940$37,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$33,760
Total Invoice$24,179$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-3,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,179$31,316

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062010
ModelPT CruiserExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $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
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,165$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,353

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062010
ModelPT CruiserExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in130.5 in
Length168.9 in210.2 in
Width67.1 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

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