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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: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $24,510
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $22,939
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Satellite radio 195      
255/50R20   1,325    
Sunroof   850 850  
Bluetooth cell phone link       360
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Satellite radio 166      
255/50R20   1,127    
Sunroof   723 723  
Bluetooth cell phone link       328
Options (change) 2,580 2,175 850 360
Options (change) 2,193 1,850 723 328
Destination 815 815 815 720
Total Price $31,865 $34,605 $37,215 $25,590
Total Invoice $29,466 $31,984 $34,439 $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: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,537
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,865$34,605$37,215$25,590
Adjustments for Features-2,100-2,075-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$32,530$31,865$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$2,100$0
Total Invoice$29,466$31,984$34,439$23,987
Adjustments for Features-1,942-1,918-4,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,524$30,066$29,488$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,542$1,964$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
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$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,740$8,015$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$2,075$5,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,942-1,918-4,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092009
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 XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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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