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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $28,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $25,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelPT CruiserRL
TrimClassicBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $48,200
Base Invoice $17,801 $44,098
Convenience Group 395  
Sunroof 795  
Convenience Group 359  
Sunroof 723  
Options (change) 1,190 0
Options (change) 1,082 0
Destination 720 895
Total Price $20,185 $49,095
Total Invoice $19,603 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,090
Model Year20102012
ModelPT CruiserRL
TrimClassicBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$20,185$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$41,130
Total Invoice$19,603$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$37,693

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelPT CruiserRL
TrimClassicBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Removable second row seats$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,825$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,300

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelPT CruiserRL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length168.9 in195.8 in
Width67.1 in72.7 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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