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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserEncoreEncore
TrimClassicBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $17,801 $23,390 $24,542
Convenience Group 395    
Engine-block heater 35 100 100
Sunroof 795   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo net   60 60
Convenience Group 359    
Engine-block heater 32 91 91
Sunroof 723   819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo net   55 55
Options (change) 1,225 555 1,455
Options (change) 1,114 505 1,324
Destination 720 975 975
Total Price $20,220 $25,895 $27,995
Total Invoice $19,635 $24,870 $26,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,306
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserEncoreEncore
TrimClassicBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$20,220$25,895$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$22,845$23,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$19,635$24,870$26,841
Adjustments for Features0-2,929-4,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$21,941$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$849

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserEncoreEncore
TrimClassicBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
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
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
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  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,025$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,929-4,051

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length168.9 in168.4 in
Width67.1 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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