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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: $26,095

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,317

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $11,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,431 $30,027 $35,268
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Satellite radio 195    
Heated front seats 250    
4-speed shiftable automatic 550    
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 205A   2,800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Satellite radio 179    
Heated front seats 230    
4-speed shiftable automatic 506    
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 1,355 5,590 1,595
Options (change) 1,246 4,752 1,356
Destination 640 825 825
Total Price $26,095 $38,510 $40,275
Total Invoice $24,317 $35,604 $37,449

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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: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,535
Model Year200720122012
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,095$38,510$40,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,140-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$33,370$33,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$24,317$35,604$37,449
Adjustments for Features0-4,752-6,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,317$30,852$31,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720122012
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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  
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
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
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$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,165$8,305$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,140$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,752-6,002

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.6 in
Length168.9 in197.1 in
Width67.1 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

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