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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $7,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,515 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,899 $27,273 $30,178
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 360 3,195 1,870
Options (change) 331 2,795 1,668
Destination 670 785 785
Total Price $24,545 $33,225 $35,050
Total Invoice $22,900 $30,853 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,217
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$24,545$33,225$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$31,425$31,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$22,900$30,853$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,671-3,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$29,182$29,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
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$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,665$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671-3,514

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,297 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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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