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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: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $17,694 $22,017
Rear spoiler 275      
Sunroof 995 995    
Polished alloy wheels 695      
ABS w/ traction control     825  
Quick Order Package K     1,155  
2.4L I4     1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360 360
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats       250
Rear spoiler 261      
Sunroof 945 945    
Polished alloy wheels 660      
ABS w/ traction control     759  
Quick Order Package K     1,063  
2.4L I4     1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331 331
Satellite radio     179 179
Heated front seats       230
Options (change) 1,965 995 3,815 805
Options (change) 1,866 945 3,510 740
Destination 875 875 640 640
Total Price $39,945 $44,640 $23,350 $25,090
Total Invoice $37,805 $42,238 $21,844 $23,397

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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: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,781
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6365hp V6180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,945$44,640$23,350$25,090
Adjustments for Features-6,530-8,8300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,415$35,810$23,350$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0$1,540
Total Invoice$37,805$42,238$21,844$23,397
Adjustments for Features-6,180-8,3550-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,625$33,883$21,844$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$1,366

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,555$10,855$2,025$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$8,830$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,180-8,3550-187

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,970 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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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%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

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

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