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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: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $6,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,645 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,017 $27,992
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195 432
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179 324
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 1,355 998
Options (change) 1,246 692
Destination 640 775
Total Price $25,640 $31,668
Total Invoice $23,903 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,244
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,640$31,668
Adjustments for Features0-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$27,033
Total Invoice$23,903$29,459
Adjustments for Features0-4,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$25,147

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,050$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,312

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.0 in
Length168.9 in179.5 in
Width67.1 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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