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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: $6,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicEcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $24,985 $23,185 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $17,801 $23,860 $22,141 $23,769 $25,859
Convenience Group 395        
Engine-block heater 35   75 75 75
Sunroof 795 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Power Convenience Package   1,115 1,265    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Convenience Group 359        
Engine-block heater 32   66 66 66
Sunroof 723 880 880 880  
Power Convenience Package   981 1,113    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Options (change) 1,225 2,115 2,340 2,250 1,975
Options (change) 1,114 1,861 2,059 1,980 1,738
Destination 720 810 810 810 810
Total Price $20,220 $27,910 $26,335 $27,950 $30,150
Total Invoice $19,635 $26,531 $25,010 $26,559 $28,407

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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: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicEcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$20,220$27,910$26,335$27,950$30,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-2,775-3,625-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$24,695$23,560$24,325$24,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0$765$1,365
Total Invoice$19,635$26,531$25,010$26,559$28,407
Adjustments for Features0-3,056-2,635-3,445-4,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$23,475$22,375$23,114$23,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$739$1,109

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelPT CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimClassicEcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$0
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats$200   $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0    
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Total Value of Features$2,910$6,125$5,685$6,535$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$2,775$3,625$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,056-2,635-3,445-4,923

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,166 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
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 Eco

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested31520%
Total Not Requested127580%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested31520%
Total Not Requested127580%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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