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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: $15,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,515 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $21,899 $32,255 $39,800
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,110  
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,004  
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Options (change) 360 5,550 2,190
Options (change) 331 5,273 2,080
Destination 670 945 945
Total Price $24,545 $40,270 $44,810
Total Invoice $22,900 $38,473 $42,825

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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: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,444
Model Year200820172017
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,545$40,270$44,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,415-10,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$33,855$34,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510
Total Invoice$22,900$38,473$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,129-9,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$32,344$32,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$499

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820172017
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$10,180$14,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,415$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,129-9,982

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.6 in
Length168.9 in198.3 in
Width67.1 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested187593%

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