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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimClassicXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $17,801 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795 850 850 850
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723 723 723 723
Options (change) 1,190 850 850 850
Options (change) 1,082 723 723 723
Destination 720 645 645 645
Total Price $20,185 $29,720 $31,695 $34,010
Total Invoice $19,603 $27,129 $28,886 $30,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,513
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimClassicXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$20,185$29,720$31,695$34,010
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-2,685-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$28,610$29,010$29,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,340
Total Invoice$19,603$27,129$28,886$30,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,013-2,447-3,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$26,116$26,439$27,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$323$1,136

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimClassicXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Heated mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,700$5,275$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$2,685$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,013-2,447-3,694

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,441 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
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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