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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: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,898

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $17,580
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $16,877
Engine-block heater 35 35 100
2.4L I4 1,280    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Cargo net     60
Engine-block heater 32 32 91
2.4L I4 1,165    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
Bluetooth cell phone link   328  
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 3,315 395 160
Options (change) 3,017 360 146
Destination 720 720 875
Total Price $24,815 $25,625 $18,615
Total Invoice $23,245 $24,019 $17,898

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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: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,171
Model Year200920092017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,815$25,625$18,615
Adjustments for Features-30-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$23,545$18,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,240$0$0
Total Invoice$23,245$24,019$17,898
Adjustments for Features-28-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,217$22,069$17,898
Cost Above Minimum$1,148$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserSonic
TrimTouringLimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,425$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-1,9500

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,297 lb.2,784 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 seats200No
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 Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%

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