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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,017 $19,255
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195  
Heated front seats 250  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179  
Heated front seats 230  
CD changer, in-dash 276  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 1,655 3,275
Options (change) 1,522 2,865
Destination 640 675
Total Price $25,940 $24,640
Total Invoice $24,179 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,318
Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,940$24,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$23,630
Total Invoice$24,179$22,795
Adjustments for Features0-934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,179$21,861

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-934

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

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length168.9 in189.0 in
Width67.1 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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