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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPT CruiserChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $25,395 $30,295 $33,295
Base Invoice $21,899 $24,508 $29,019 $31,689
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Engine-block heater 35 50 50 50
Plus Package   1,750 2,000  
Rallye Package   2,250    
Sunroof   950 950 950
Rear spoiler     100 100
Polished alloy wheels       1,350
Bluetooth cell phone link 331      
Engine-block heater 32 45 45 45
Plus Package   1,557 1,780  
Rallye Package   2,003    
Sunroof   846 846 846
Rear spoiler     89 89
Polished alloy wheels       1,202
Options (change) 395 5,000 3,100 2,450
Options (change) 363 4,451 2,760 2,182
Destination 670 825 825 825
Total Price $24,580 $31,220 $34,220 $36,570
Total Invoice $22,932 $29,784 $32,604 $34,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,095
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPT CruiserChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8
TransmissionA4T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$24,580$31,220$34,220$36,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-3,590-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$28,330$30,630$33,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$4,900
Total Invoice$22,932$29,784$32,604$34,696
Adjustments for Features0-2,757-3,420-3,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,932$27,027$29,184$31,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,157$4,500

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPT CruiserChargerChargerCharger
TrimLimitedSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,500$5,390$6,090$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$3,590$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,757-3,420-3,169

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082011
ModelPT CruiserCharger
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in120.2 in
Length168.9 in199.9 in
Width67.1 in75.0 in
Height65.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SE

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Rallye Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Remote start150No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Alpine, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested107534%
Total Not Requested210066%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%

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