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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: $26,395

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $3,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,593

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,431 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195
Heated front seats 250      
4-speed shiftable automatic 550      
Convenience Group   250    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Ironman Package   1,495    
Sunroof   850 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
235/65R18     695  
CD changer, in-dash 276      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Satellite radio 179 166 166 166
Heated front seats 230      
4-speed shiftable automatic 506      
Convenience Group   213    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Ironman Package   1,271    
Sunroof   723 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
235/65R18     591  
Options (change) 1,655 4,085 4,835 2,690
Options (change) 1,522 3,565 4,202 2,379
Destination 640 735 735 735
Total Price $26,395 $30,190 $33,940 $34,540
Total Invoice $24,593 $28,330 $31,727 $32,475

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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: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,813
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-18235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$26,395$30,190$33,940$34,540
Adjustments for Features0-985-2,710-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$29,205$31,230$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$2,375
Total Invoice$24,593$28,330$31,727$32,475
Adjustments for Features0-924-2,533-2,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,593$27,406$29,194$29,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,788$2,286

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720072007
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,640$3,625$5,350$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$2,710$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924-2,533-2,783

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.7 in
Length168.9 in193.4 in
Width67.1 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested132577%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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