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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,500

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,578

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElantra
TrimTouringLimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $17,845
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $17,113
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Sunroof 795   1,150
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 325
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     375
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
2.4L I4 1,165    
Sunroof 723   1,047
Bluetooth cell phone link   328 292
Floor mats     68
Rear spoiler     338
Options (change) 4,075 360 1,935
Options (change) 3,708 328 1,745
Destination 720 720 720
Total Price $25,575 $25,590 $20,500
Total Invoice $23,936 $23,987 $19,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,106
Model Year200920092010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElantra
TrimTouringLimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,575$25,590$20,500
Adjustments for Features-240-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,335$24,200$20,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$23,936$23,987$19,578
Adjustments for Features-225-1,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,711$22,684$19,578
Cost Above Minimum$1,027$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserElantra
TrimTouringLimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,240$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-225-1,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092010
ModelPT CruiserElantra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length168.9 in177.4 in
Width67.1 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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