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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,945

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimTouringGTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,605 $29,060 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $22,056 $27,020 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
ABS w/ traction control 825        
Spring Special 1,245        
Engine-block heater 35 35 95 95 95
Universal garage door opener 90        
Heated front seats 250 250      
Electronics Convenience Group     695    
SXT Plus Package     2,000    
R/T Classic Package       4,000  
Rear spoiler       150  
ABS w/ traction control 759        
Spring Special 1,145        
Engine-block heater 32 32 85 85 85
Universal garage door opener 83        
Heated front seats 230 230      
Electronics Convenience Group     619    
SXT Plus Package     1,780    
R/T Classic Package       3,560  
Rear spoiler       134  
Options (change) 2,445 285 2,790 4,245 95
Options (change) 2,249 262 2,484 3,779 85
Destination 640 640 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $26,690 $29,985 $28,905 $35,010 $45,965
Total Invoice $24,945 $27,922 $27,771 $33,349 $44,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimTouringGTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I4230hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$26,690$29,985$28,905$35,010$45,965
Adjustments for Features-785-785-1500-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,905$29,200$28,755$35,010$44,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$6,255$16,145
Total Invoice$24,945$27,922$27,771$33,349$44,532
Adjustments for Features-734-731-1440-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,211$27,191$27,627$33,349$43,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,980$0$5,722$15,873

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimTouringGTSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Performance meter    $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,050$4,415$4,265$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$785$150$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-734-731-1440-1,032

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserChallenger
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in116.0 in
Length168.8 in197.7 in
Width67.1 in75.7 in
Height60.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Spring Special
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested131556%
Total Not Requested102544%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested152549%

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