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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $14,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $14,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,645 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $22,017 $31,897 $39,442
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Satellite radio 195    
Heated front seats 250    
4-speed shiftable automatic 550    
Package 202A   3,225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Satellite radio 179    
Heated front seats 230    
4-speed shiftable automatic 506    
Package 202A   3,064  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Options (change) 1,355 6,015 2,190
Options (change) 1,246 5,714 2,080
Destination 640 945 945
Total Price $25,640 $40,360 $44,435
Total Invoice $23,903 $38,556 $42,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,286
Model Year200620162016
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,640$40,360$44,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,665-10,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$33,695$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685
Total Invoice$23,903$38,556$42,467
Adjustments for Features0-6,367-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$32,189$32,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620162016
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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 with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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 system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$9,480$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,665$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,367-9,610

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.6 in
Length168.9 in198.3 in
Width67.1 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

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