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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: $20,340

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $23,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,157

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $22,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelPT CruiserISIS
TrimTouring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,430 $43,360 $47,640
Base Invoice $17,346 $40,325 $44,305
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625    
Universal garage door opener 90    
Leather seating surfaces 525    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575    
Universal garage door opener 83    
Leather seating surfaces 483    
Options (change) 1,240 0 0
Options (change) 1,141 0 0
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $20,340 $44,285 $48,565
Total Invoice $19,157 $41,250 $45,230

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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: $16,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,776
Model Year200820152015
ModelPT CruiserISIS
TrimTouring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,340$44,285$48,565
Adjustments for Features0-7,855-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,340$36,430$40,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$19,157$41,250$45,230
Adjustments for Features0-7,317-7,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,157$33,933$37,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,981

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820152015
ModelPT CruiserISIS
TrimTouring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $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
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top$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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,925$12,780$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,855$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,317-7,316

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
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.3,807 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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