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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: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $35,064 $40,418
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     995 995
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     945 945
Polished alloy wheels     660  
Options (change) 3,815 805 1,965 995
Options (change) 3,510 740 1,866 945
Destination 640 640 875 875
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $39,945 $44,640
Total Invoice $21,844 $23,397 $37,805 $42,238

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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: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,781
Model Year2006200620182018
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, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$23,350$25,090$39,945$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,530-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$33,415$35,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0$2,395
Total Invoice$21,844$23,397$37,805$42,238
Adjustments for Features0-187-6,180-8,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$23,210$31,625$33,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$0$2,258

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620182018
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$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$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$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
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$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 
Machined 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$2,025$2,225$8,555$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,530$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-6,180-8,355

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
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 wheels350Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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