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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: $26,095

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,317

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $11,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,100
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,431
255/50HR20 1,195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Satellite radio     195
Heated front seats     250
4-speed shiftable automatic     550
255/50HR20 1,016    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Satellite radio     179
Heated front seats     230
4-speed shiftable automatic     506
Options (change) 5,590 1,595 1,355
Options (change) 4,752 1,356 1,246
Destination 825 825 640
Total Price $38,510 $40,275 $26,095
Total Invoice $35,604 $37,449 $24,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,535
Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$38,510$40,275$26,095
Adjustments for Features-5,140-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$33,820$26,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$35,604$37,449$24,317
Adjustments for Features-4,752-6,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,852$31,447$24,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,305$9,620$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,752-6,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.0 in
Length197.1 in168.9 in
Width78.9 in67.1 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

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

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