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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $8,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimClassicSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $17,801 $25,675 $29,635 $35,035
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795 995 995  
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723 866 866  
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 1,190 1,695 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 1,082 1,475 1,736 1,740
Destination 720 795 795 795
Total Price $20,185 $30,245 $34,945 $40,950
Total Invoice $19,603 $27,945 $32,166 $37,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,434
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimClassicSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$20,185$30,245$34,945$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-5,480-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$28,180$29,465$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$4,915
Total Invoice$19,603$27,945$32,166$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-5,044-7,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$26,037$27,122$30,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,085$4,326

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimClassicSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
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
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,315$5,380$8,795$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$5,480$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-5,044-7,207

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,166 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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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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