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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

Lowest Total Price: $25,675

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,935

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimGTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,017 $27,027
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 195  
Engine-block heater 35 75
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
3.6L V6   1,600
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
Satellite radio 179  
Engine-block heater 32 66
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,390 1,675
Options (change) 1,278 1,578
Destination 640 760
Total Price $25,675 $31,035
Total Invoice $23,935 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,034
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimGTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,675$31,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,675$29,560
Total Invoice$23,935$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,935$27,969

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimGTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.3 in
Length168.9 in191.8 in
Width67.1 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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