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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePT Cruiser
TrimCoastSEDuneClassic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $18,275
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $17,801
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Sunroof       795
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 235 235 235 795
Options (change) 185 185 185 723
Destination 850 850 850 720
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $19,790
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $19,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $808
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePT Cruiser
TrimCoastSEDuneClassic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$19,790
Adjustments for Features-3,310-3,885-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,895$21,220$23,815$19,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$19,244
Adjustments for Features-3,177-3,728-3,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$20,365$22,857$19,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePT Cruiser
TrimCoastSEDuneClassic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Removable second row seats   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,600$6,775$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$3,885$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,177-3,728-3,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182010
ModelBeetlePT Cruiser
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in103.0 in
Length168.4 in168.9 in
Width71.2 in67.1 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft364.2 ft3

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