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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: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,593

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $22,431 $31,044 $33,774
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Satellite radio 195    
Heated front seats 250    
4-speed shiftable automatic 550    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
CD changer, in-dash 276    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Satellite radio 179    
Heated front seats 230    
4-speed shiftable automatic 506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,655 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 1,522 1,192 1,192
Destination 640 815 815
Total Price $26,395 $35,405 $38,405
Total Invoice $24,593 $33,051 $35,781

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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: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,655
Model Year200720102010
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,395$35,405$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$33,815$33,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$24,593$33,051$35,781
Adjustments for Features0-1,484-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,593$31,567$31,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$319$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720102010
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $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
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,955$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484-4,533

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
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 Eddie Bauer

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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