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Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $28,495 $18,275
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $26,707 $17,801
Premium Package 2,500      
All Weather Package 400      
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Fog lights 374      
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238  
Cargo net 46 46 46  
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Convenience Group       395
Sunroof       795
Premium Package 2,287      
All Weather Package 334      
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Fog lights 243      
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155  
Cargo net 30 30 30  
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Convenience Group       359
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 4,378 1,104 737 1,190
Options (change) 3,664 800 525 1,082
Destination 695 695 695 720
Total Price $25,368 $27,794 $29,927 $20,185
Total Invoice $23,573 $25,850 $27,927 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4150hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,368$27,794$29,927$20,185
Adjustments for Features-2,995-5,660-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,373$22,134$24,032$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$23,573$25,850$27,927$19,603
Adjustments for Features-2,783-5,264-5,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,790$20,586$22,426$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$204$0$1,840$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Cargo tray $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$8,535$8,770$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$5,660$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783-5,264-5,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.0 in
Length179.5 in168.9 in
Width70.1 in67.1 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested87528%
Total Not Requested222572%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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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