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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: $25,625

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,019

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $27,095
Base Invoice $22,939 $25,605
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Engine-block heater 35 75
Sunroof   800
Bluetooth cell phone link 328  
Engine-block heater 32 62
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 395 875
Options (change) 360 726
Destination 720 650
Total Price $25,625 $28,620
Total Invoice $24,019 $26,981

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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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,204
Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,625$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$26,755
Total Invoice$24,019$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,019$25,223

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,758

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,148 lb.3,451 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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