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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $10,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,510 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,939 $29,479 $34,952
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
255/50HR20   1,195  
Package 201A   2,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
255/50HR20   1,016  
Package 201A   1,764  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 360 4,865 1,595
Options (change) 328 4,136 1,356
Destination 720 825 825
Total Price $25,590 $37,210 $39,955
Total Invoice $23,987 $34,440 $37,133

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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: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,008
Model Year200920112011
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 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$25,590$37,210$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$33,820$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$23,987$34,440$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-3,138-6,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$31,302$30,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
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
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
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,315$7,705$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,138-6,138

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,297 lb.4,578 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested132584%

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