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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,650

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $17,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,120

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedGTSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $38,155
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $35,025
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Quick Order Package K 1,155    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Satellite radio 195 195  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Heated front seats   250  
Package 401A     2,000
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Quick Order Package K 1,063    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Satellite radio 179 179  
CD changer, in-dash 276 276  
Heated front seats   230  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 4,115 1,105 2,000
Options (change) 3,786 1,016 1,740
Destination 640 640 795
Total Price $23,650 $25,390 $40,950
Total Invoice $22,120 $23,673 $37,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,542
Model Year200620062012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedGTSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$23,650$25,390$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,650$25,190$34,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0
Total Invoice$22,120$23,673$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-186-5,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,120$23,487$31,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedGTSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,000$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-5,898

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.9 in
Length168.9 in202.9 in
Width67.1 in76.2 in
Height65.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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