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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $9,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $31,770
Base Invoice $21,899 $29,263
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Sunroof   895
Package 301B   1,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Sunroof   779
Package 301B   870
Options (change) 360 1,895
Options (change) 331 1,649
Destination 670 825
Total Price $24,545 $34,490
Total Invoice $22,900 $31,737

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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: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,704
Model Year20082010
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$24,545$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$31,085
Total Invoice$22,900$31,737
Adjustments for Features0-3,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$28,604

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,133

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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 Year20082010
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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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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