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Ford Mustang vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $3,990

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Model Year2008200820082009
ModelMustangMustangMustangPT Cruiser
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,705 $31,065 $32,245 $24,510
Base Invoice $23,704 $28,529 $29,590 $22,939
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0 695    
235/50ZR18 925 925    
Pony Package 750      
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460 460  
Safety and Security Package 995      
Satellite radio 195   195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo net 55 55 55  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Heated front seats     250  
Bluetooth cell phone link       360
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0 605    
235/50ZR18 804 805    
Pony Package 653      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400 400  
Safety and Security Package 866      
Satellite radio 170   170  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Cargo net 48 48 48  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Heated front seats     218  
Bluetooth cell phone link       328
Options (change) 4,020 2,135 960 360
Options (change) 3,478 1,858 836 328
Destination 795 795 795 720
Total Price $30,520 $33,995 $34,000 $25,590
Total Invoice $27,977 $31,182 $31,221 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,986
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelMustangMustangMustangPT Cruiser
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,520$33,995$34,000$25,590
Adjustments for Features-1,095-345-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,425$33,650$33,055$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,630$0
Total Invoice$27,977$31,182$31,221$23,987
Adjustments for Features-1,004-316-8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,973$30,866$30,353$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,893$3,380$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelMustangMustangMustangPT Cruiser
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200 $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,745$5,345$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$345$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,004-316-8680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082009
ModelMustangPT Cruiser
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length187.6 in168.9 in
Width73.9 in67.1 in
Height55.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,477 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.764.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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