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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: $23,385

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,876

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,423

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Model Year200620062016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserEncore
TrimLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $24,065
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $23,102
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Quick Order Package K 1,155    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Heated front seats   250  
Leather Group     4,235
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Quick Order Package K 1,063    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Satellite radio 179 179  
Engine-block heater 32 32 68
Heated front seats   230  
Leather Group     4,066
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Cargo net     55
Sunroof     819
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     905
Options (change) 3,850 840 6,660
Options (change) 3,542 772 6,272
Destination 640 640 925
Total Price $23,385 $25,125 $31,650
Total Invoice $21,876 $23,429 $30,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,847
Model Year200620062016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserEncore
TrimLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4230hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$23,385$25,125$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,385$24,925$25,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0
Total Invoice$21,876$23,429$30,299
Adjustments for Features0-186-5,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,876$23,243$24,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200620062016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserEncore
TrimLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$750$950$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-5,576

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062016
ModelPT CruiserEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in100.6 in
Length168.9 in168.4 in
Width67.1 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.7 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 Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested157553%

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