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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: $4,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,801 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
All Weather Package   400    
Premium Package   2,500    
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Cargo net   46 46 46
Bodyside moldings   238 238 238
Rear spoiler   367 367  
Fog lights   374    
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
All Weather Package   367    
Premium Package   2,258    
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Cargo net   30 30 30
Bodyside moldings   155 155 155
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 1,190 4,378 1,104 737
Options (change) 1,082 3,668 800 525
Destination 720 695 695 695
Total Price $20,185 $25,068 $27,794 $29,627
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,301 $25,825 $27,629

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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: $1,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $963
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,185$25,068$27,794$29,627
Adjustments for Features0-2,545-5,660-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,523$22,134$23,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$0$1,598
Total Invoice$19,603$23,301$25,825$27,629
Adjustments for Features0-2,366-5,259-5,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$20,935$20,566$22,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$369$0$1,566

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Cargo tray  $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
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,720$8,835$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545$5,660$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,366-5,259-5,497

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.0 in
Length168.9 in179.5 in
Width67.1 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft368.3 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested62524%
Total Not Requested202576%

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