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

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,685

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,152

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelEquinoxPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,400 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $20,877 $17,694 $22,017
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Satellite radio 325 195 195
CD changer, in-dash 395 300 300
Sunroof 695    
Heated front seats 250   250
Leather seating surfaces 545    
Side curtain airbags 395    
ABS w/ traction control   825  
Quick Order Package K   1,155  
2.4L I4   1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Engine-block heater 29 32 32
Satellite radio 270 179 179
CD changer, in-dash 327 276 276
Sunroof 577    
Heated front seats 208   230
Leather seating surfaces 452    
Side curtain airbags 328    
ABS w/ traction control   759  
Quick Order Package K   1,063  
2.4L I4   1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331
Options (change) 3,770 4,150 1,140
Options (change) 3,129 3,818 1,048
Destination 590 640 640
Total Price $26,760 $23,685 $25,425
Total Invoice $24,596 $22,152 $23,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621
Model Year200620062006
ModelEquinoxPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,760$23,685$25,425
Adjustments for Features-8950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,865$23,685$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540
Total Invoice$24,596$22,152$23,705
Adjustments for Features-8230-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,773$22,152$23,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200620062006
ModelEquinoxPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,670$1,775$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8230-186

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in168.9 in
Width71.4 in67.1 in
Height69.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested65053%
Total Not Requested57547%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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