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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: $18,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $17,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelPT CruiserESES
TrimLimited350300h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $21,899 $35,688 $38,422
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Luxury Package   1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
LED headlights   515 515
Cargo net   64 64
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Rear spoiler   319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Luxury Package   1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276 276
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
LED headlights   473 473
Cargo net   38 38
Bodyside moldings   131 131
Rear spoiler   209  
Options (change) 360 3,777 3,458
Options (change) 331 3,315 3,106
Destination 670 950 950
Total Price $24,545 $42,827 $45,428
Total Invoice $22,900 $39,953 $42,478

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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: $12,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,381
Model Year200820162016
ModelPT CruiserESES
TrimLimited350300h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,545$42,827$45,428
Adjustments for Features0-6,080-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$36,747$39,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476
Total Invoice$22,900$39,953$42,478
Adjustments for Features0-5,672-5,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$34,281$36,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820162016
ModelPT CruiserESES
TrimLimited350300h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,825$8,905$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,080$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,672-5,802

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelPT CruiserES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length168.9 in192.7 in
Width67.1 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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