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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,510 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,939 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Cargo net   68 68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Bluetooth cell phone link 328      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Cargo net   44 44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 360 486 486 486
Options (change) 328 314 314 314
Destination 720 915 915 915
Total Price $25,590 $30,796 $34,491 $37,491
Total Invoice $23,987 $28,734 $32,116 $34,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,764
Model Year2009201820182018
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$25,590$30,796$34,491$37,491
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-10,625-10,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$24,956$23,866$26,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$23,987$28,734$32,116$34,904
Adjustments for Features0-5,449-9,893-10,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$23,285$22,223$24,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,062$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $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
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$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 map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $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
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$3,050$8,890$13,675$13,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840$10,625$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,449-9,893-10,171

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,323 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
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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