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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,510
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,939
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325    
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127    
Bluetooth cell phone link     328
Options (change) 1,885 560 360
Options (change) 1,603 476 328
Destination 785 785 720
Total Price $31,915 $33,740 $25,590
Total Invoice $29,661 $31,439 $23,987

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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: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,915$33,740$25,590
Adjustments for Features-1,700-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$30,065$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$29,661$31,439$23,987
Adjustments for Features-1,580-3,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,081$28,015$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$66$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,540$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,580-3,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082009
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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