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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: $25,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $17,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,811

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $16,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimSportGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $24,100
Base Invoice $38,027 $22,431
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Satellite radio   195
Heated front seats   250
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Satellite radio   179
Heated front seats   230
Options (change) 1,595 805
Options (change) 1,392 740
Destination 895 640
Total Price $43,270 $25,545
Total Invoice $40,314 $23,811

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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: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,206
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimSportGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,270$25,545
Adjustments for Features-8,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$25,545
Total Invoice$40,314$23,811
Adjustments for Features-8,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,017$23,811

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimSportGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,130$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20132007
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,364 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

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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