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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Tie between Chrysler PT Cruiser GT and Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
Difference: $0

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,650

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx SSGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,265 $23,645
Base Invoice $21,986 $22,017
Sunroof 800  
Engine-block heater 50 35
Satellite radio 325 195
CD changer, in-dash 300 300
4-speed shiftable automatic   550
Sunroof 664  
Engine-block heater 42 32
Satellite radio 293 179
CD changer, in-dash 249 276
4-speed shiftable automatic   506
Options (change) 1,475 1,080
Options (change) 1,248 993
Destination 625 640
Total Price $25,365 $25,365
Total Invoice $23,859 $23,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx SSGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,365$25,365
Adjustments for Features-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,930$25,365
Total Invoice$23,859$23,650
Adjustments for Features-4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,450$23,650

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx SSGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,410$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in168.9 in
Width69.8 in67.1 in
Height58.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft364.2 ft3

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