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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: $18,615

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,898

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelSonicSonicPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTPremierTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,580 $19,720 $16,480 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $16,877 $18,931 $15,497 $17,694 $22,017
Engine-block heater 100 100 35 35 35
Cargo net 60 60      
Sunroof   850 750    
Route 66 Edition     2,755    
Paint, special yellow     150    
Satellite radio     195 195 195
ABS w/ traction control       825  
Bluetooth cell phone link       360 360
Heated front seats         250
Engine-block heater 91 91 32 32 32
Cargo net 55 55      
Sunroof   774 690    
Route 66 Edition     2,535    
Paint, special yellow     138    
Satellite radio     179 179 179
ABS w/ traction control       759  
Bluetooth cell phone link       331 331
Heated front seats         230
Options (change) 160 1,010 3,885 1,415 840
Options (change) 146 920 3,574 1,301 772
Destination 875 875 640 640 640
Total Price $18,615 $21,605 $21,005 $20,950 $25,125
Total Invoice $17,898 $20,726 $19,711 $19,635 $23,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,715
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelSonicSonicPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTPremierTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4138hp I4150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$18,615$21,605$21,005$20,950$25,125
Adjustments for Features-245-2,5450-275-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$19,060$21,005$20,675$23,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$330$0$3,075
Total Invoice$17,898$20,726$19,711$19,635$23,429
Adjustments for Features-236-2,4410-258-1,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,662$18,285$19,711$19,377$22,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$334$0$2,770

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelSonicSonicPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLTPremierTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
6-speed manual $150   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$3,520$5,820$3,275$3,550$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$2,545$0$275$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-236-2,4410-258-1,282

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20172006
ModelSonicPT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.0 in
Length159.8 in168.9 in
Width68.3 in67.1 in
Height59.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,148 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

Route 66 Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
205/50HR17 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Front side airbags350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%

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%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

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

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