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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $18,275
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $17,801
Sunroof 850 850 850 795
Convenience Group       395
Sunroof 723 723 723 723
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 850 850 850 1,190
Options (change) 723 723 723 1,082
Destination 645 645 645 720
Total Price $29,720 $31,695 $34,010 $20,185
Total Invoice $27,129 $28,886 $30,946 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,513
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,720$31,695$34,010$20,185
Adjustments for Features-1,110-2,685-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,610$29,010$29,950$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0
Total Invoice$27,129$28,886$30,946$19,603
Adjustments for Features-1,013-2,447-3,6940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,116$26,439$27,252$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$1,136$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,275$6,650$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$2,685$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,013-2,447-3,6940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062010
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.3,166 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
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%

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