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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $13,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $12,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPT CruiserES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $36,725
Base Invoice $21,899 $33,299
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Rear spoiler   299
Heated front seats   640
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Rear spoiler   199
Heated front seats   550
Options (change) 360 939
Options (change) 331 749
Destination 670 875
Total Price $24,545 $38,539
Total Invoice $22,900 $34,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,589
Model Year20082011
ModelPT CruiserES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,545$38,539
Adjustments for Features0-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$34,749
Total Invoice$22,900$34,923
Adjustments for Features0-3,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$31,489

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelPT CruiserES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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
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 air recirculation $100
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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,865$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,434

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,148 lb.3,581 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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