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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: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimClassicEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $19,395
Base Invoice $17,801 $18,045
Sunroof 795 800
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof 723 715
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 795 1,000
Options (change) 723 875
Destination 720 640
Total Price $19,790 $21,035
Total Invoice $19,244 $19,560

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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: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year20102007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimClassicEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,790$21,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$19,525
Total Invoice$19,244$19,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,244$18,156

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102007
ModelPT CruiserOptima
TrimClassicEX
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$2,065$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,404

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,215 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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