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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPT CruiserEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,515 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $21,899 $23,798 $27,759
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Engine-block heater 35 100 100
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Engine-block heater 32 88 88
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 395 5,120 2,500
Options (change) 363 4,633 2,200
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $24,580 $30,995 $32,545
Total Invoice $22,932 $29,256 $30,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,587
Model Year200820122012
ModelPT CruiserEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,580$30,995$32,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$28,095$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$22,932$29,256$30,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,737-3,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,932$26,519$27,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelPT CruiserEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,315$5,215$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,737-3,656

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelPT CruiserEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.5 in
Length168.9 in187.8 in
Width67.1 in72.5 in
Height65.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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