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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

Lowest Total Price: $25,265

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,776

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx LTZLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,465 $24,510
Base Invoice $22,175 $22,939
Engine-block heater 50 35
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Engine-block heater 42 32
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 270  
Bluetooth cell phone link   328
Options (change) 1,175 395
Options (change) 976 360
Destination 625 720
Total Price $25,265 $25,625
Total Invoice $23,776 $24,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,513
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx LTZLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine201hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,265$25,625
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,915$25,625
Total Invoice$23,776$24,019
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,506$24,019

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx LTZLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Removable second row seats $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062009
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 Weight3,459 lb.3,148 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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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%

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