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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,752

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $151

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Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,645 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,017 $22,422
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 195  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
Satellite radio 179  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,355 525
Options (change) 1,246 435
Destination 640 895
Total Price $25,640 $25,220
Total Invoice $23,903 $23,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $763
Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,640$25,220
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$24,570
Total Invoice$23,903$23,752
Adjustments for Features0-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$23,140

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-612

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in171.3 in
Width67.1 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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