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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Tie between Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS and Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
Difference: $0

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,650

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimGTMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,645 $23,265
Base Invoice $22,017 $21,986
Engine-block heater 35 50
CD changer, in-dash 300 300
Satellite radio 195 325
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Sunroof   800
Engine-block heater 32 42
CD changer, in-dash 276 249
Satellite radio 179 293
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,080 1,475
Options (change) 993 1,248
Destination 640 625
Total Price $25,365 $25,365
Total Invoice $23,650 $23,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimGTMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,365$25,365
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$24,930
Total Invoice$23,650$23,859
Adjustments for Features0-409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,650$23,450

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimGTMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-409

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in112.3 in
Length168.9 in187.8 in
Width67.1 in69.8 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft341.0 ft3

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