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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $17,801 $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Convenience Group 395          
Sunroof 795          
All Weather Package   500        
Cargo net   68 68 68 68 68
Fog lights   382 382      
Convenience Group 359          
Sunroof 723          
All Weather Package   417        
Cargo net   44 44 44 44 44
Fog lights   286 286      
Options (change) 1,190 950 450 68 68 68
Options (change) 1,082 747 330 44 44 44
Destination 720 915 915 915 915 915
Total Price $20,185 $27,560 $30,860 $30,378 $34,073 $37,073
Total Invoice $19,603 $25,877 $28,852 $28,464 $31,846 $34,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $700
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,185$27,560$30,860$30,378$34,073$37,073
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-6,100-7,565-12,350-12,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$23,235$24,760$22,813$21,723$24,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,512$3,037$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$19,603$25,877$28,852$28,464$31,846$34,634
Adjustments for Features0-4,061-5,703-7,088-11,543-11,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,816$23,149$21,376$20,303$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$2,846$1,073$0$2,513

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100     
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Compass$0     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Removable second row seats$0     
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,125$8,900$10,365$15,150$15,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$6,100$7,565$12,350$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,061-5,703-7,088-11,543-11,818

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length168.9 in180.9 in
Width67.1 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft374.7 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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