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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: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $16,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $32,565 $38,060
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    
Heated front seats   250    
Rear spoiler     275  
Sunroof     995  
Package 301A / 401A     2,150  
Polished alloy wheels     695  
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    
Heated front seats   230    
Rear spoiler     261  
Sunroof     945  
Package 301A / 401A     2,044  
Polished alloy wheels     660  
Options (change) 3,815 805 4,115 0
Options (change) 3,510 740 3,910 0
Destination 640 640 875 875
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $39,450 $41,150
Total Invoice $21,844 $23,397 $37,350 $38,935

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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: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,513
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$23,350$25,090$39,450$41,150
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,330-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$33,120$34,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0$1,575
Total Invoice$21,844$23,397$37,350$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-187-5,993-6,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$23,210$31,357$32,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$0$1,470

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,125$9,255$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,330$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-5,993-6,108

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062016
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.3,970 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 wheels0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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