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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,085

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $68

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedGTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $17,365
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $16,497
Front side airbags 390      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Engine-block heater 35 35 35 75
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 750     850
ABS w/ traction control   825    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360  
Heated front seats     250  
Front side airbags 359      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 547      
Engine-block heater 32 32 32 66
Satellite radio 179 179 179  
Cruise control 230      
Sunroof 690     748
ABS w/ traction control   759    
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331  
Heated front seats     230  
Options (change) 2,215 1,415 840 925
Options (change) 2,037 1,301 772 814
Destination 640 640 640 795
Total Price $19,335 $20,950 $25,125 $19,085
Total Invoice $18,174 $19,635 $23,429 $18,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,196
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedGTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$19,335$20,950$25,125$19,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-2,975-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,335$19,075$22,150$16,530
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$18,174$19,635$23,429$18,106
Adjustments for Features0-1,757-2,774-2,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,174$17,878$20,655$15,682
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$2,777$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedGTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$890$2,765$3,865$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$2,975$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757-2,774-2,424

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserSonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length168.9 in159.0 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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