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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,345

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,303

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelSonicPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTZTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,365 $19,785 $23,515
Base Invoice $16,497 $18,504 $21,899
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 850 795  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260    
2.4L I4   1,905  
Heated front seats   250  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Sunroof 748 731  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197    
2.4L I4   1,753  
Heated front seats   230  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 2,185 2,985 395
Options (change) 2,011 2,746 363
Destination 795 670 670
Total Price $20,345 $23,440 $24,580
Total Invoice $19,303 $21,920 $22,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,538
Model Year201220082008
ModelSonicPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTZTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,345$23,440$24,580
Adjustments for Features-1,3050-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,040$23,440$23,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$19,303$21,920$22,932
Adjustments for Features-1,2380-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,065$21,920$21,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201220082008
ModelSonicPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTZTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,270$2,965$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2380-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicPT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.0 in
Length159.0 in168.9 in
Width68.3 in67.1 in
Height59.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

turbocharged
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@2800
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@2800
1000Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%

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