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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: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Convenience Group 395          
Engine-block heater 35 133 133 133 133 133
Sunroof 795          
All Weather Package   500        
CVT   1,500        
Cargo net   87 87 87 87 87
Fog lights   381 381      
Convenience Group 359          
Engine-block heater 32 86 86 86 86 86
Sunroof 723          
All Weather Package   417        
CVT   1,371        
Cargo net   56 56 56 56 56
Fog lights   285 285      
Options (change) 1,225 2,601 601 220 220 220
Options (change) 1,114 2,215 427 142 142 142
Destination 720 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $20,220 $26,921 $29,421 $29,040 $31,040 $34,040
Total Invoice $19,635 $25,216 $27,484 $27,189 $29,018 $31,803

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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: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,295
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$20,220$26,921$29,421$29,040$31,040$34,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-5,145-6,685-7,835-8,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$22,651$24,276$22,355$23,205$26,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$1,921$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$19,635$25,216$27,484$27,189$29,018$31,803
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-4,806-6,259-7,325-7,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$21,216$22,678$20,930$21,693$24,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$286$1,748$0$763$3,366

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelPT CruiserForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimClassic2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100     
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$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$0
Wiper de-icer $25 $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Removable second row seats$0     
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$7,420$8,295$9,835$10,985$11,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$5,145$6,685$7,835$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,000-4,806-6,259-7,325-7,507

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
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 2.5i Premium

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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