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

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Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,875

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,480

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimSESELTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $19,785
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $18,504
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
Sunroof 895 895 795
Antilock brakes (ABS)     625
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
Sunroof 797 797 731
Antilock brakes (ABS)     575
Options (change) 3,130 1,890 1,420
Options (change) 2,769 1,683 1,306
Destination 685 685 670
Total Price $24,645 $25,555 $21,875
Total Invoice $22,854 $23,495 $20,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,797
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimSESELTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine153hp V6153hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,645$25,555$21,875
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$25,375$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$22,854$23,495$20,480
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,854$23,330$19,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$476$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimSESELTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,400$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-1,423

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in103.0 in
Length197.6 in168.9 in
Width73.0 in67.1 in
Height56.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.064.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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