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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,510
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $22,939
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Bluetooth cell phone link       360
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Bluetooth cell phone link       328
Options (change) 486 486 486 360
Options (change) 314 314 314 328
Destination 915 915 915 720
Total Price $30,796 $34,491 $37,491 $25,590
Total Invoice $28,734 $32,116 $34,904 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,764
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,796$34,491$37,491$25,590
Adjustments for Features-5,840-10,625-10,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,956$23,866$26,566$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$28,734$32,116$34,904$23,987
Adjustments for Features-5,449-9,893-10,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,285$22,223$24,733$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$1,062$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Cargo tray$40$40$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$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,890$13,675$13,975$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$10,625$10,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,449-9,893-10,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,323 lb.3,148 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

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

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