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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: $20,280

Chrysler PT Cruiser LX   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,051

Chrysler PT Cruiser LX   
Difference: $3,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElement
TrimLXTouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $15,970 $19,785 $22,935
Base Invoice $15,033 $18,504 $21,344
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625 625  
Street Cruiser Series Group 845    
Paint, special red 150    
Air conditioning 1,000    
4-speed automatic 825    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195    
Chrome Appearance Group   100  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575 575  
Street Cruiser Series Group 777    
Paint, special red 138    
Air conditioning 920    
4-speed automatic 759    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 179    
Chrome Appearance Group   92  
Options (change) 3,640 725 0
Options (change) 3,348 667 0
Destination 670 670 810
Total Price $20,280 $21,180 $23,745
Total Invoice $19,051 $19,841 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,616
Model Year200820082011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElement
TrimLXTouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4150hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/70-16
Total Price$20,280$21,180$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,280$20,160$23,045
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$19,051$19,841$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-956-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,051$18,885$21,501
Cost Above Minimum$166$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElement
TrimLXTouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Power mirrors $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Total Value of Features$2,745$3,765$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-956-653

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelPT CruiserElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in101.4 in
Length168.9 in169.9 in
Width67.1 in71.6 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,515 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser LX

Street Cruiser Series Group
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Floor mats75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600No
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested117581%

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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