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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: $21,875

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,480

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,785 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $18,504 $19,400 $21,127
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625    
Sunroof 795 895 895
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
CD player   150  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575    
Sunroof 731 797 797
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
CD player   134  
Options (change) 1,420 3,130 1,890
Options (change) 1,306 2,769 1,683
Destination 670 685 685
Total Price $21,875 $24,645 $25,555
Total Invoice $20,480 $22,854 $23,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,797
Model Year200820062006
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,875$24,645$25,555
Adjustments for Features-1,5200-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$24,645$25,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$20,480$22,854$23,495
Adjustments for Features-1,4230-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,057$22,854$23,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$476

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820062006
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurus
TrimTouringSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Total Value of Features$2,740$1,220$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4230-165

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

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.5 in
Length168.9 in197.6 in
Width67.1 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft317.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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