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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $19,395
Base Invoice $22,939 $18,045
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Rear spoiler   200
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
Sunroof   800
Bluetooth cell phone link 328  
Rear spoiler   160
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 360 2,300
Options (change) 328 2,035
Destination 720 640
Total Price $25,590 $22,335
Total Invoice $23,987 $20,720

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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: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year20092007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$25,590$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$22,050
Total Invoice$23,987$20,720
Adjustments for Features0-264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$20,456

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated 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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-264

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length168.9 in186.4 in
Width67.1 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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