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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,859

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,076

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Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu Classic
TrimGTLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,017 $19,304
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Engine-block heater 35 75
Satellite radio 195 200
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof   800
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Engine-block heater 32 62
Satellite radio 179 166
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,390 2,295
Options (change) 1,278 1,905
Destination 640 650
Total Price $25,675 $23,265
Total Invoice $23,935 $21,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174
Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu Classic
TrimGTLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,675$23,265
Adjustments for Features-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$23,265
Total Invoice$23,935$21,859
Adjustments for Features-1,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,033$21,859

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu Classic
TrimGTLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,065$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9020

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in188.3 in
Width67.1 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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