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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedGTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,450 $24,100 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,200 $22,431 $17,605
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Quick Order Package K 1,055    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Floor mats 30   85
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Leather Package     1,000
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Quick Order Package K 971    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Floor mats 28   65
CD changer, in-dash 276 276  
Leather Package     890
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 3,850 660 2,475
Options (change) 3,543 607 2,122
Destination 640 640 590
Total Price $23,940 $25,400 $22,165
Total Invoice $22,383 $23,678 $20,317

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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: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,281
Model Year200720072006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedGTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$23,940$25,400$22,165
Adjustments for Features00-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$25,400$21,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0
Total Invoice$22,383$23,678$20,317
Adjustments for Features00-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,383$23,678$20,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,295$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedGTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,290$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-215

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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 Year20072006
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in185.8 in
Width67.1 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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