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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $9,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,770 $23,515
Base Invoice $29,263 $21,899
Sunroof 895  
Package 301B 1,000  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Sunroof 779  
Package 301B 870  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Options (change) 1,895 360
Options (change) 1,649 331
Destination 825 670
Total Price $34,490 $24,545
Total Invoice $31,737 $22,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,704
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,490$24,545
Adjustments for Features-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,085$24,545
Total Invoice$31,737$22,900
Adjustments for Features-3,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,604$22,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,530$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1330

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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 Year20102008
ModelTaurusPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length202.9 in168.9 in
Width76.2 in67.1 in
Height60.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.164.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

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

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