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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: $25,090

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $9,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,397

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,017 $24,760
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195  
Heated front seats 250  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179  
Heated front seats 230  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 805 7,650
Options (change) 740 6,822
Destination 640 750
Total Price $25,090 $34,900
Total Invoice $23,397 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,090$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$28,990
Total Invoice$23,397$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,397$26,857

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,475

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.0 in
Length168.9 in190.7 in
Width67.1 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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