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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimClassicSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Convenience Group 395          
Sunroof 795          
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50
Floor mats   135        
Panoramic sunroof   1,000        
Premium Package     2,300      
Convenience Group 359          
Sunroof 723          
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42
Floor mats   108        
Panoramic sunroof   932        
Premium Package     2,088      
Options (change) 1,190 1,185 2,350 50 50 50
Options (change) 1,082 1,082 2,130 42 42 42
Destination 720 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $20,185 $25,580 $28,845 $31,935 $31,236 $31,445
Total Invoice $19,603 $24,629 $26,927 $29,689 $28,761 $29,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,709
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimClassicSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,185$25,580$28,845$31,935$31,236$31,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-6,015-4,300-4,150-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,405$22,830$27,635$27,086$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$5,230$4,681$1,225
Total Invoice$19,603$24,629$26,927$29,689$28,761$29,317
Adjustments for Features0-3,057-5,615-3,998-3,821-7,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,572$21,312$25,691$24,940$22,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0$4,379$3,628$719

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimClassicSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    $150
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
HD radio   $50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information   $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0     
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
LED headlights     $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Removable second row seats$0     
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,725$10,565$8,850$8,700$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$6,015$4,300$4,150$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,057-5,615-3,998-3,821-7,286

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length168.9 in191.1 in
Width67.1 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima S

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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