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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserNitroNitro
TrimClassicDetonatorShock
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $26,245 $27,245
Base Invoice $17,801 $25,372 $26,302
Convenience Group 395    
Engine-block heater 35 95 95
Sunroof 795 895  
Convenience Group 359    
Engine-block heater 32 86 86
Sunroof 723 814  
Options (change) 1,225 990 95
Options (change) 1,114 900 86
Destination 720 750 750
Total Price $20,220 $27,985 $28,090
Total Invoice $19,635 $27,022 $27,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866
Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserNitroNitro
TrimClassicDetonatorShock
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$20,220$27,985$28,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$25,320$24,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$19,635$27,022$27,138
Adjustments for Features0-2,573-3,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$24,449$23,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserNitroNitro
TrimClassicDetonatorShock
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,240$4,905$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,573-3,637

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102011
ModelPT CruiserNitro
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.8 in
Length168.9 in178.9 in
Width67.1 in73.1 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft365.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding passenger seat150Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100Yes
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%

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