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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: $24,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,768

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,515 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,899 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Door sill trim plates   36 36 36
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Cargo net   87 87 87
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Engine-block heater 32 86 86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Door sill trim plates   23 23 23
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Cargo net   56 56 56
Options (change) 395 528 528 528
Options (change) 363 341 341 341
Destination 670 825 825 825
Total Price $24,580 $29,348 $31,348 $34,348
Total Invoice $22,932 $27,388 $29,217 $32,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,580$29,348$31,348$34,348
Adjustments for Features0-4,960-6,110-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$24,388$25,238$28,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$22,932$27,388$29,217$32,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,629-5,695-5,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,932$22,759$23,522$26,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$763$3,364

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$7,960$9,110$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,960$6,110$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,629-5,695-5,879

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,148 lb.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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