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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElement
TrimTouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $19,625
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $18,137
2.4L I4 1,905    
Chrome Appearance Group 85    
2.4L I4 1,753    
Chrome Appearance Group 78    
Options (change) 1,990 0 0
Options (change) 1,831 0 0
Destination 670 670 595
Total Price $22,445 $24,185 $20,220
Total Invoice $21,005 $22,569 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $708
Model Year200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElement
TrimTouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/70-16
Total Price$22,445$24,185$20,220
Adjustments for Features-2,720-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,725$19,315$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$410$0$0
Total Invoice$21,005$22,569$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,545-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,460$18,024$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElement
TrimTouringLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,465$5,615$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,545-4,5450

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelPT CruiserElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in101.4 in
Length168.9 in169.3 in
Width67.1 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft377.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Chrome Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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