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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: $25,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $17,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,811

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $16,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
TrimGTSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $22,431 $38,027
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
Satellite radio 179  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 805 1,595
Options (change) 740 1,392
Destination 640 895
Total Price $25,545 $43,270
Total Invoice $23,811 $40,314

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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: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,206
Model Year20072013
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
TrimGTSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$25,545$43,270
Adjustments for Features0-8,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,545$34,365
Total Invoice$23,811$40,314
Adjustments for Features0-8,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,811$32,017

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
TrimGTSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,297

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,364 lb.4,921 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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