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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: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200720072007
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $20,575 $23,710 $23,915
Base Invoice $17,801 $19,443 $22,406 $22,600
Convenience Group 395      
Engine-block heater 35 50 50 50
Sunroof 795 800 800 800
Front Seating Package   450    
Rear spoiler   300    
Satellite radio   199 199 199
Front side airbags   295    
Convenience Group 359      
Engine-block heater 32 42 42 42
Sunroof 723 664 664 664
Front Seating Package   374    
Rear spoiler   249    
Satellite radio   165 165 165
Front side airbags   245    
Options (change) 1,225 2,094 1,049 1,049
Options (change) 1,114 1,739 871 871
Destination 720 650 650 650
Total Price $20,220 $23,319 $25,409 $25,614
Total Invoice $19,635 $21,832 $23,927 $24,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,181
Model Year2010200720072007
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4145hp I4240hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionA4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$20,220$23,319$25,409$25,614
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-2,035-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$22,234$23,374$22,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140$55
Total Invoice$19,635$21,832$23,927$24,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,016-1,916-3,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$20,816$22,011$20,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195$174

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010200720072007
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,560$4,510$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085$2,035$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,016-1,916-3,131

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,459 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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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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