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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $8,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimSELLimitedSHOClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $18,275
Base Invoice $25,675 $29,635 $35,035 $17,801
Sunroof 995 995   795
Package 201A 700      
Package 301A   1,000    
Package 401A     2,000  
Convenience Group       395
Sunroof 866 866   723
Package 201A 609      
Package 301A   870    
Package 401A     1,740  
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 1,695 1,995 2,000 1,190
Options (change) 1,475 1,736 1,740 1,082
Destination 795 795 795 720
Total Price $30,245 $34,945 $40,950 $20,185
Total Invoice $27,945 $32,166 $37,570 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,434
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimSELLimitedSHOClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$30,245$34,945$40,950$20,185
Adjustments for Features-2,065-5,480-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$29,465$33,095$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$4,915$0
Total Invoice$27,945$32,166$37,570$19,603
Adjustments for Features-1,908-5,044-7,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,037$27,122$30,363$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,085$4,326$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPT Cruiser
TrimSELLimitedSHOClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,380$8,795$11,170$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$5,480$7,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,908-5,044-7,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20112010
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.3,166 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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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