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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,383

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelExplorerExplorerPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $19,450 $24,100
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $18,200 $22,431
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Sunroof 850 850    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
ABS w/ traction control     825  
CD changer, in-dash     300 300
Quick Order Package K     1,055  
2.4L I4     1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360 360
Floor mats     30  
Heated front seats       250
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Sunroof 723 723    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
ABS w/ traction control     759  
CD changer, in-dash     276 276
Quick Order Package K     971  
2.4L I4     1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331 331
Floor mats     28  
Heated front seats       230
Options (change) 3,495 1,200 3,850 910
Options (change) 2,972 1,021 3,543 837
Destination 645 645 640 640
Total Price $34,340 $34,360 $23,940 $25,650
Total Invoice $31,135 $31,244 $22,383 $23,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,728
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelExplorerExplorerPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,340$34,360$23,940$25,650
Adjustments for Features-3,335-3,3350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$31,025$23,940$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,510
Total Invoice$31,135$31,244$22,383$23,908
Adjustments for Features-3,024-3,0330-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,111$28,211$22,383$23,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$1,339

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelExplorerExplorerPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,200$865$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$3,335$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,024-3,0330-186

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062007
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.0 in
Length193.4 in168.9 in
Width73.7 in67.1 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested132577%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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