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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: $24,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $21,899 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Engine-block heater 35   75 75
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Engine-block heater 32   66 66
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 395 3,610 3,645 1,975
Options (change) 363 3,298 3,208 1,738
Destination 670 810 810 810
Total Price $24,580 $29,405 $29,345 $30,150
Total Invoice $22,932 $27,968 $27,787 $28,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$24,580$29,405$29,345$30,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-3,500-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$26,440$25,845$27,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$1,155
Total Invoice$22,932$27,968$27,787$28,407
Adjustments for Features0-2,820-3,314-2,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,932$25,148$24,473$25,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$966

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,960$5,925$6,460$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$3,500$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,820-3,314-2,968

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.8 in
Length168.9 in191.5 in
Width67.1 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested84038%
Total Not Requested137562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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