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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: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPT Cruiser
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $18,275
Base Invoice $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $17,801
All Weather Package 500          
Fog lights 382 382        
Cargo net 68 68 68 68 68  
Convenience Group           395
Sunroof           795
All Weather Package 417          
Fog lights 286 286        
Cargo net 44 44 44 44 44  
Convenience Group           359
Sunroof           723
Options (change) 950 450 68 68 68 1,190
Options (change) 747 330 44 44 44 1,082
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 720
Total Price $27,560 $30,860 $30,378 $34,073 $37,073 $20,185
Total Invoice $25,877 $28,852 $28,464 $31,846 $34,634 $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: $1,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $700
Model Year201820182018201820182010
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$27,560$30,860$30,378$34,073$37,073$20,185
Adjustments for Features-4,325-6,100-7,565-12,350-12,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,235$24,760$22,813$21,723$24,423$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$1,512$3,037$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$25,877$28,852$28,464$31,846$34,634$19,603
Adjustments for Features-4,061-5,703-7,088-11,543-11,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,816$23,149$21,376$20,303$22,816$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$1,513$2,846$1,073$0$2,513$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201820182018201820182010
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$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$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400 
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$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Hill descent control $250$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$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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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$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$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 
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$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$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass     $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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$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 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
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$7,125$8,900$10,365$15,150$15,450$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$6,100$7,565$12,350$12,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,061-5,703-7,088-11,543-11,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182010
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.3,166 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 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
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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