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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,675

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,935

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGTCXLCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $22,017 $28,414 $32,456
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Satellite radio 195    
Engine-block heater 35 50 50
Heated front seats 250    
4-speed shiftable automatic 550    
Rear spoiler   245 245
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Satellite radio 179    
Engine-block heater 32 44 44
Heated front seats 230    
4-speed shiftable automatic 506    
Rear spoiler   216 216
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572  
Options (change) 1,390 3,510 1,490
Options (change) 1,278 3,090 1,312
Destination 640 860 860
Total Price $25,675 $33,960 $36,150
Total Invoice $23,935 $32,364 $34,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,023
Model Year200620112011
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGTCXLCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,675$33,960$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,675$31,435$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415
Total Invoice$23,935$32,364$34,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,406-4,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,935$29,958$30,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$551

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620112011
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGTCXLCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,150$5,675$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,406-4,119

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062011
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.7 in
Length168.9 in196.9 in
Width67.1 in73.1 in
Height65.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft313.3 ft3

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