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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: $4,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,515 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $21,899 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo net   90 90 90
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Engine-block heater 32 86 86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo net   58 58 58
Options (change) 395 536 536 536
Options (change) 363 346 346 346
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $24,580 $29,481 $31,481 $34,481
Total Invoice $22,932 $27,509 $29,340 $32,123

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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: $59
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51
Model Year2008201520152015
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)205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,580$29,481$31,481$34,481
Adjustments for Features0-4,960-5,910-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$24,521$25,571$28,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$22,932$27,509$29,340$32,123
Adjustments for Features0-4,628-5,508-5,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,932$22,881$23,832$26,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$951$3,550

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201520152015
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
Proximity key  $250$250
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 
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
USB port $25$25$25
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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$8,910$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,960$5,910$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,628-5,508-5,692

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
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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