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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: $19,390

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,880

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $9,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimClassicSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $29,080 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $17,801 $26,827 $31,624 $36,882
Convenience Group 395      
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Convenience Group 359      
Rear spoiler   245 245  
Options (change) 395 275 275 0
Options (change) 359 245 245 0
Destination 720 825 825 825
Total Price $19,390 $30,180 $35,380 $40,805
Total Invoice $18,880 $27,897 $32,694 $37,707

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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: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,623
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPT CruiserTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimClassicSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$19,390$30,180$35,380$40,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-6,105-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$27,590$29,275$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,685$4,535
Total Invoice$18,880$27,897$32,694$37,707
Adjustments for Features0-2,394-5,642-8,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,880$25,503$27,052$29,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,549$4,183

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2010201420142014
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
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
Curve control $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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   
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$5,230$8,745$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$6,105$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394-5,642-8,021

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102014
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.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 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%

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