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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: $23,835

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,286

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,810

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Model Year200720072013
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserEncore
TrimLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $19,450 $24,100 $24,200
Base Invoice $18,200 $22,431 $23,232
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Quick Order Package K 1,055    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Floor mats 30    
Heated front seats   250  
Leather Group     2,510
Sunroof     800
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Quick Order Package K 971    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Satellite radio 179 179  
Floor mats 28    
Heated front seats   230  
Leather Group     2,410
Sunroof     704
Options (change) 3,745 805 3,310
Options (change) 3,446 740 3,114
Destination 640 640 750
Total Price $23,835 $25,545 $28,260
Total Invoice $22,286 $23,811 $27,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $401
Model Year200720072013
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$23,835$25,545$28,260
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,835$25,345$22,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,510$0
Total Invoice$22,286$23,811$27,096
Adjustments for Features0-186-5,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,286$23,625$21,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,339$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200720072013
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 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 
Brake assist  $50
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,140$1,340$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-5,211

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072013
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 wheels0No
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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested127548%

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