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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: $6,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $18,275
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $17,801
Plus Package 100        
All Weather Package 500        
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 48  
Convenience Group         395
Sunroof         795
Plus Package 99        
All Weather Package 417        
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 31  
Convenience Group         359
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 1,688 1,088 1,088 720 1,190
Options (change) 1,303 787 787 511 1,082
Destination 795 795 795 795 720
Total Price $26,778 $28,878 $30,278 $31,510 $20,185
Total Invoice $24,968 $26,888 $28,168 $29,390 $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: $3,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4150hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,778$28,878$30,278$31,510$20,185
Adjustments for Features-3,345-5,560-6,460-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,433$23,318$23,818$24,875$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$24,968$26,888$28,168$29,390$19,603
Adjustments for Features-3,119-5,177-6,010-6,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,849$21,711$22,158$23,201$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$447$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass    $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Removable second row seats    $0
Stain-resistant fabric    $100
Total Value of Features$6,095$8,310$9,210$9,385$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$5,560$6,460$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,119-5,177-6,010-6,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.0 in
Length169.5 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

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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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