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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptima
TrimClassicEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $17,801 $19,255 $19,665
Convenience Group 395    
Sunroof 795    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Convenience Group 359    
Sunroof 723    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 1,190 2,270 2,100
Options (change) 1,082 2,025 1,875
Destination 720 675 675
Total Price $20,185 $23,635 $23,915
Total Invoice $19,603 $21,955 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $723
Model Year201020092009
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptima
TrimClassicEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$20,185$23,635$23,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$20,325$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$19,603$21,955$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-2,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$18,880$19,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020092009
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptima
TrimClassicEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$5,825$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,075-2,796

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length168.9 in189.0 in
Width67.1 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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