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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,440

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,920

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserCompass
TrimTouringLimitedLatitude
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $21,695
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $21,006
2.4L I4 1,905    
Engine-block heater 35 35 95
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 795    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     650
Uconnect Voice Command     375
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
2.4L I4 1,753    
Engine-block heater 32 32 86
Heated front seats 230    
Sunroof 731    
Bluetooth cell phone link   331  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     592
Uconnect Voice Command     343
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Options (change) 2,985 395 2,415
Options (change) 2,746 363 2,199
Destination 670 670 925
Total Price $23,440 $24,580 $25,035
Total Invoice $21,920 $22,932 $24,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year200820082012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserCompass
TrimTouringLimitedLatitude
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-17
Total Price$23,440$24,580$25,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$23,155$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0
Total Invoice$21,920$22,932$24,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-1,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,920$21,603$22,448
Cost Above Minimum$317$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200820082012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserCompass
TrimTouringLimitedLatitude
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
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
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,215$3,640$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-1,682

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20082012
ModelPT CruiserCompass
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length168.9 in173.4 in
Width67.1 in69.3 in
Height65.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,160 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested75081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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