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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,801 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Premium Package   2,350    
Cargo net   46 46 46
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Premium Package   2,117    
Cargo net   30 30 30
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Options (change) 1,190 2,749 399 399
Options (change) 1,082 2,377 260 260
Destination 720 625 625 625
Total Price $20,185 $25,169 $27,919 $28,919
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,454 $25,886 $26,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA4M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,185$25,169$27,919$28,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-4,145-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$23,074$23,774$25,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$2,725
Total Invoice$19,603$23,454$25,886$26,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,952-3,843-2,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,502$22,043$23,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$541$2,487

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800 
5-speed manual $0 $0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass$0 $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,345$7,395$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$4,145$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,952-3,843-2,901

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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 Year20102006
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,166 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
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested262577%

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