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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: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,595 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $18,275
Base Invoice $23,203 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $17,801
All Weather Package 500          
Fog lights 386 386        
Cargo net 90 90 90 90 90  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 133 133 35
Convenience Group           395
Sunroof           795
All Weather Package 417          
Fog lights 289 289        
Cargo net 58 58 58 58 58  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86 86 32
Convenience Group           359
Sunroof           723
Options (change) 1,109 609 223 223 223 1,225
Options (change) 850 433 144 144 144 1,114
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 720
Total Price $26,554 $29,954 $29,168 $31,168 $34,168 $20,220
Total Invoice $24,903 $27,973 $27,307 $29,138 $31,921 $19,635

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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: $2,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,414
Model Year201520152015201520152010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4150hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,554$29,954$29,168$31,168$34,168$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,420-5,395-6,685-7,635-7,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,134$24,559$22,483$23,533$26,333$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$651$2,076$0$1,050$3,850$0
Total Invoice$24,903$27,973$27,307$29,138$31,921$19,635
Adjustments for Features-3,207-5,038-6,258-7,138-7,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,696$22,935$21,049$22,000$24,601$19,635
Cost Above Minimum$647$1,886$0$951$3,552$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201520152015201520152010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
CVT  $1000$1000  
4-speed automatic     $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable     $100
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$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$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass     $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50 
Removable second row seats     $0
Stain-resistant fabric     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,370$8,345$9,635$10,585$10,785$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$5,395$6,685$7,635$7,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,207-5,038-6,258-7,138-7,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20152010
ModelForesterPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length180.9 in168.9 in
Width70.7 in67.1 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

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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