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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: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $6,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,705

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Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,017 $28,380
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195  
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179  
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 1,355 400
Options (change) 1,246 333
Destination 640 895
Total Price $25,640 $31,795
Total Invoice $23,903 $29,608

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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: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,640$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$26,130
Total Invoice$23,903$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$24,333

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,275

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
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 Weight3,414 lb.3,494 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
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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