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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: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $28,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
ABS w/ traction control 825        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360      
Quick Order Package K 1,155        
2.4L I4 1,280        
Satellite radio 195 195      
Heated front seats   250      
Polished alloy wheels     595    
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695  
ABS w/ traction control 759        
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331      
Quick Order Package K 1,063        
2.4L I4 1,178        
Satellite radio 179 179      
Heated front seats   230      
Polished alloy wheels     565    
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 3,815 805 2,290 1,695 0
Options (change) 3,510 740 2,175 1,610 0
Destination 640 640 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $51,915 $57,680 $59,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,988
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4230hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$23,350$25,090$51,915$57,680$59,495
Adjustments for Features0-200-11,580-13,255-18,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$40,335$44,425$40,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0$4,090$590

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100   
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,840$14,220$15,895$21,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$11,580$13,255$18,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-763-656-389

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in119.1 in
Length168.9 in198.8 in
Width67.1 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.647.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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