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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: $26,395

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $4,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,593

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $3,846

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Model Year20072008
ModelPT CruiserForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,431 $26,116
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 195 445
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
Satellite radio 179 334
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 1,655 2,114
Options (change) 1,522 1,678
Destination 640 645
Total Price $26,395 $30,654
Total Invoice $24,593 $28,439

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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: $1,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year20072008
ModelPT CruiserForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,395$30,654
Adjustments for Features0-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$27,859
Total Invoice$24,593$28,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,593$25,846

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelPT CruiserForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,593

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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 Year20072008
ModelPT CruiserForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length168.9 in176.6 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft357.7 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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