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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: $4,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,801 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
Convenience Group 395        
Sunroof 795        
Premium Package   2,500      
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445
Cargo net   46 46 46 46
Rear spoiler   353 353 353 353
Convenience Group 359        
Sunroof 723        
Premium Package   2,256      
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334
Cargo net   30 30 30 30
Rear spoiler   230 230 230 230
Options (change) 1,190 3,344 844 844 844
Options (change) 1,082 2,850 594 594 594
Destination 720 625 625 625 625
Total Price $20,185 $25,164 $28,164 $27,464 $29,364
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,490 $26,149 $25,599 $27,335

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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: $2,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,651
Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,185$25,164$28,164$27,464$29,364
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-4,445-1,945-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,769$23,719$25,519$25,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950$2,750$3,175
Total Invoice$19,603$23,490$26,149$25,599$27,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,236-4,127-1,813-3,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,254$22,022$23,786$24,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$768$2,532$2,897

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800  
5-speed manual $0 $0$0
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass$0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$3,425$5,820$7,870$5,370$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$4,445$1,945$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,236-4,127-1,813-3,184

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
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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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?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested267576%

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