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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,895

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $14,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserISIS
TrimTouringGT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,605 $29,060 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $22,056 $27,020 $38,308 $43,374
ABS w/ traction control 825      
Leather upholstery 1,175      
Universal garage door opener 90      
CD changer, in-dash 300 300    
ABS w/ traction control 759      
Leather upholstery 1,081      
Universal garage door opener 83      
CD changer, in-dash 276 276    
Options (change) 2,390 300 0 0
Options (change) 2,199 276 0 0
Destination 640 640 875 875
Total Price $26,635 $30,000 $42,065 $47,515
Total Invoice $24,895 $27,936 $39,183 $44,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,741
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserISIS
TrimTouringGT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4230hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,635$30,000$42,065$47,515
Adjustments for Features00-5,955-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,635$30,000$36,110$40,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0$4,400
Total Invoice$24,895$27,936$39,183$44,249
Adjustments for Features00-5,547-6,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,895$27,936$33,636$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,041$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserISIS
TrimTouringGT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,150$11,105$12,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,955$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,547-6,524

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in107.5 in
Length168.8 in182.5 in
Width67.1 in70.9 in
Height60.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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