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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: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimClassicEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Convenience Group 395          
Sunroof 795          
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50
Technology Package     2,350      
Convenience Group 359          
Sunroof 723          
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42
Technology Package     2,185      
Options (change) 1,190 50 2,400 50 50 50
Options (change) 1,082 42 2,227 42 42 42
Destination 720 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $20,185 $25,065 $35,375 $26,665 $28,575 $36,375
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,668 $32,867 $25,000 $26,787 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,704
Model Year201020152015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimClassicEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,185$25,065$35,375$26,665$28,575$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-7,750-2,875-3,575-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,565$27,625$23,790$25,000$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,060$1,225$2,435$4,685
Total Invoice$19,603$23,668$32,867$25,000$26,787$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-2,361-7,201-2,695-3,351-8,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,307$25,666$22,305$23,436$25,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,359$998$2,129$4,169

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020152015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimClassicEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150     
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Floor mats$75     
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Removable second row seats$0     
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,950$12,200$7,325$8,025$13,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$7,750$2,875$3,575$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361-7,201-2,695-3,351-8,531

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102015
ModelPT CruiserOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.0 in
Length168.9 in190.7 in
Width67.1 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.4 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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