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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: $18,615

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,898

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserSonicSonic
TrimTouringLimitedGTLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $17,580 $19,720
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $16,877 $18,931
Route 66 Edition 2,755        
Paint, special yellow 150        
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35 100 100
Sunroof 750       850
ABS w/ traction control   825      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360    
Heated front seats     250    
Cargo net       60 60
Route 66 Edition 2,535        
Paint, special yellow 138        
Satellite radio 179 179 179    
Engine-block heater 32 32 32 91 91
Sunroof 690       774
ABS w/ traction control   759      
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331    
Heated front seats     230    
Cargo net       55 55
Options (change) 3,885 1,415 840 160 1,010
Options (change) 3,574 1,301 772 146 920
Destination 640 640 640 875 875
Total Price $21,005 $20,950 $25,125 $18,615 $21,605
Total Invoice $19,711 $19,635 $23,429 $17,898 $20,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,715
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserSonicSonic
TrimTouringLimitedGTLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,005$20,950$25,125$18,615$21,605
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,375-245-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,005$20,675$23,750$18,370$19,060
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$3,075$0$690
Total Invoice$19,711$19,635$23,429$17,898$20,726
Adjustments for Features0-258-1,282-236-2,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,711$19,377$22,147$17,662$18,285
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,770$0$623

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserSonicSonic
TrimTouringLimitedGTLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,550$4,650$3,520$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,375$245$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-1,282-236-2,441

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062017
ModelPT CruiserSonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length168.9 in159.8 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,785 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 Touring

Route 66 Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
205/50HR17 tires400No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Front side airbags350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested155049%

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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