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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $11,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserES
TrimGT350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $36,725
Base Invoice $22,017 $34,400
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195  
Heated front seats 250 640
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179  
Heated front seats 230 588
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Options (change) 1,355 640
Options (change) 1,246 588
Destination 640 875
Total Price $25,640 $38,240
Total Invoice $23,903 $35,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,851
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserES
TrimGT350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,640$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$34,925
Total Invoice$23,903$35,863
Adjustments for Features0-3,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$32,754

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserES
TrimGT350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,915$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,109

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length168.9 in191.1 in
Width67.1 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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