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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: $24,330

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,803

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserEncoreEncore
TrimTouringBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,780 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $19,508 $23,390 $24,542
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
Engine-block heater 35    
Sunroof 795 900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo net   60 60
Preferred II Group   2,500  
1.4L I4   895 895
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
Engine-block heater 32    
Sunroof 723 819 819
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo net   55 55
Preferred II Group   2,400  
1.4L I4   814 814
Options (change) 2,830 4,750 2,250
Options (change) 2,575 4,447 2,047
Destination 720 975 975
Total Price $24,330 $30,090 $28,790
Total Invoice $22,803 $28,812 $27,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,266
Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserEncoreEncore
TrimTouringBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$24,330$30,090$28,790
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,330$25,765$25,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$22,803$28,812$27,564
Adjustments for Features0-4,141-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,803$24,671$24,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserEncoreEncore
TrimTouringBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,275$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,141-3,495

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,197 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 Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested92552%
Total Not Requested85048%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested102589%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested103575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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