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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: $17,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $14,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimClassicXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $17,801 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201B   1,700    
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201B   1,483    
Options (change) 1,190 3,295 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 1,082 2,875 1,392 1,392
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $20,185 $37,190 $40,690 $45,590
Total Invoice $19,603 $34,543 $37,909 $42,478

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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: $10,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,307
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimClassicXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,185$37,190$40,690$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-8,980-10,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$31,125$31,710$35,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585$4,310
Total Invoice$19,603$34,543$37,909$42,478
Adjustments for Features0-5,633-8,366-9,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$28,910$29,543$33,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$633$4,106

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelPT CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimClassicXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$9,380$12,295$13,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065$8,980$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,633-8,366-9,462

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,535 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
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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