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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: $20,345

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,303

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $17,365
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $16,497
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 795   850
2.4L I4 1,280    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Engine-block heater 32 32 66
Sunroof 723   748
2.4L I4 1,165    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
Bluetooth cell phone link   328  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,197
Options (change) 4,110 395 2,185
Options (change) 3,740 360 2,011
Destination 720 720 795
Total Price $25,610 $25,625 $20,345
Total Invoice $23,968 $24,019 $19,303

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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: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,615
Model Year200920092012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,610$25,625$20,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,610$24,475$19,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$23,968$24,019$19,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,078-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,968$22,941$18,326
Cost Above Minimum$1,027$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
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$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,240$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,078-977

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,297 lb.2,755 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

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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