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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,745

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,086

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserFocusFocus
TrimLimitedSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $21,899 $14,508 $15,727
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Universal garage door opener   455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Sunroof   625 625
4-speed automatic   815 815
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Universal garage door opener   396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
Sunroof   544 544
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 360 4,490 3,285
Options (change) 331 3,908 2,859
Destination 670 670 670
Total Price $24,545 $20,745 $20,880
Total Invoice $22,900 $19,086 $19,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,433
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserFocusFocus
TrimLimitedSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$24,545$20,745$20,880
Adjustments for Features-1,4950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,050$20,745$20,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$22,900$19,086$19,256
Adjustments for Features-1,3950-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,505$19,086$19,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserFocusFocus
TrimLimitedSESES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $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  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,540$2,045$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3950-184

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserFocus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.9 in
Length168.9 in175.0 in
Width67.1 in66.7 in
Height65.2 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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