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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $13,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $37,105
Base Invoice $22,939 $35,064
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   995
Polished alloy wheels   695
Bluetooth cell phone link 328  
Rear spoiler   261
Sunroof   945
Polished alloy wheels   660
Options (change) 360 1,965
Options (change) 328 1,866
Destination 720 875
Total Price $25,590 $39,945
Total Invoice $23,987 $37,805

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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: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,490
Model Year20092018
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$25,590$39,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$34,315
Total Invoice$23,987$37,805
Adjustments for Features0-5,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$32,477

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092018
ModelPT CruiserTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,328

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092018
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
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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