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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: $25,625

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,019

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXSSuper
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $22,939 $26,262 $30,599
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
Sunroof   900 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750 750
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Engine-block heater 32 62 62
Sunroof   747 747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623 623
Options (change) 395 1,725 1,725
Options (change) 360 1,432 1,432
Destination 720 750 750
Total Price $25,625 $30,265 $34,855
Total Invoice $24,019 $28,444 $32,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,673
Model Year200920082008
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXSSuper
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,625$30,265$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$29,465$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,515
Total Invoice$24,019$28,444$32,781
Adjustments for Features0-752-1,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,019$27,692$31,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,326

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920082008
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXSSuper
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$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 wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,225$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-752-1,763

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.5 in
Length168.9 in198.1 in
Width67.1 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft316.0 ft3

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