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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,939 $18,510
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Bluetooth cell phone link 328  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 360 2,150
Options (change) 328 1,900
Destination 720 675
Total Price $25,590 $22,720
Total Invoice $23,987 $21,085

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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: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,422
Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$25,590$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$22,160
Total Invoice$23,987$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$20,565

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Power recliner, driver 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$2,890$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-520

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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