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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: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,019

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $22,939 $32,318 $43,075
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Engine-block heater 35 100 100
Essence Group   2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Engine-block heater 32 91 91
Essence Group   2,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 395 5,160 515
Options (change) 360 4,830 469
Destination 720 925 925
Total Price $25,625 $39,750 $46,310
Total Invoice $24,019 $38,073 $44,469

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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: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,590
Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$25,625$39,750$46,310
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-9,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$34,045$36,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,910
Total Invoice$24,019$38,073$44,469
Adjustments for Features0-5,464-8,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,019$32,609$35,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920182018
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
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
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$9,280$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,464-8,983

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
ModelPT CruiserLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.4 in
Length168.9 in197.5 in
Width67.1 in73.5 in
Height65.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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