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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: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,593

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $6,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,431 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Heated front seats 250      
4-speed shiftable automatic 550      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
255/50R20     1,325  
Sunroof     850 850
CD changer, in-dash 276      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Satellite radio 179 166    
Heated front seats 230      
4-speed shiftable automatic 506      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
255/50R20     1,127  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 1,655 3,890 3,485 2,160
Options (change) 1,522 3,385 3,042 1,915
Destination 640 815 815 815
Total Price $26,395 $33,175 $35,915 $38,525
Total Invoice $24,593 $30,658 $33,176 $35,631

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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: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,415
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$26,395$33,175$35,915$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-1,760-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$31,390$34,155$33,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765$2,350
Total Invoice$24,593$30,658$33,176$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,626-4,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,593$29,008$31,550$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,542$2,197

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200920092009
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rack $300$300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
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$125
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,465$4,250$4,225$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$1,760$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,650-1,626-4,426

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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

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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