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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: $5,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,801 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Convenience Group 395        
Sunroof 795        
All Weather Package   500      
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432
Cargo net   48 48 48 48
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Fog lights   374      
Convenience Group 359        
Sunroof 723        
All Weather Package   417      
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324
Cargo net   31 31 31 31
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Fog lights   243      
Options (change) 1,190 1,962 1,088 1,088 720
Options (change) 1,082 1,447 787 787 511
Destination 720 775 775 775 775
Total Price $20,185 $26,032 $28,458 $29,758 $31,390
Total Invoice $19,603 $24,182 $26,467 $27,656 $29,278

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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: $2,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,518
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,185$26,032$28,458$29,758$31,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-5,560-6,460-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,737$22,898$23,298$24,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$161$561$2,018
Total Invoice$19,603$24,182$26,467$27,656$29,278
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-5,171-6,004-6,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,121$21,296$21,652$23,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175$531$1,968

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$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$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Removable second row seats$0    
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Total Value of Features$2,750$6,045$8,310$9,210$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295$5,560$6,460$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-5,171-6,004-6,189

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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