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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,075

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzePT CruiserPT Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $17,694 $22,017
RS Package 695 595    
Sunroof 900 900    
ABS w/ traction control     825  
Quick Order Package K     1,155  
2.4L I4     1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360 360
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats       250
RS Package 612 524    
Sunroof 792 792    
ABS w/ traction control     759  
Quick Order Package K     1,063  
2.4L I4     1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331 331
Satellite radio     179 179
Heated front seats       230
Options (change) 1,595 1,495 3,815 805
Options (change) 1,404 1,316 3,510 740
Destination 795 795 640 640
Total Price $23,075 $25,480 $23,350 $25,090
Total Invoice $22,057 $24,257 $21,844 $23,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $772
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzePT CruiserPT Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,075$25,480$23,350$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,030-3,0850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,045$22,395$23,350$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,540
Total Invoice$22,057$24,257$21,844$23,397
Adjustments for Features-985-2,9370-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,072$21,320$21,844$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$1,366

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzePT CruiserPT Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,045$5,100$2,015$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$3,085$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-985-2,9370-187

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122006
ModelCruzePT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length181.0 in168.9 in
Width70.7 in67.1 in
Height58.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.464.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

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

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