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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: $19,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $18,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $18,275
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $17,801
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,330        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Convenience Group         395
Sunroof         795
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,213        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Convenience Group         359
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 4,675 1,695 1,695 0 1,190
Options (change) 4,442 1,610 1,610 0 1,082
Destination 995 995 995 995 720
Total Price $39,690 $44,780 $48,640 $54,935 $20,185
Total Invoice $37,926 $42,801 $46,488 $52,507 $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: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,435
Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$39,690$44,780$48,640$54,935$20,185
Adjustments for Features-8,255-12,395-13,820-19,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$32,385$34,820$35,400$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$3,385$3,965$0
Total Invoice$37,926$42,801$46,488$52,507$19,603
Adjustments for Features-7,888-11,847-13,209-18,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,038$30,954$33,279$33,835$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$3,241$3,797$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats    $0
Stain-resistant fabric    $100
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,720$15,860$17,285$23,000$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,255$12,395$13,820$19,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,888-11,847-13,209-18,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.0 in
Length198.3 in168.9 in
Width78.9 in67.1 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

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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