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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: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,801 $20,020 $25,605
Convenience Group 395    
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
Sunroof 795 800 800
Premium Mat Package   185  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Convenience Group 359    
Engine-block heater 32 62 62
Sunroof 723 664 664
Premium Mat Package   154  
Bodyside moldings   125  
Options (change) 1,225 1,210 875
Options (change) 1,114 1,005 726
Destination 720 650 650
Total Price $20,220 $23,045 $28,620
Total Invoice $19,635 $21,675 $26,981

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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: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,654
Model Year201020082008
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$20,220$23,045$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-410-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$22,635$24,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045
Total Invoice$19,635$21,675$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-386-3,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$21,289$23,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,978

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020082008
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,085$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386-3,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,166 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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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 seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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