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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: $22,155

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,738

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $14,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserISISIS
TrimTouringLimited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Signature Series 1,450        
Heated front seats 250        
Bluetooth cell phone link   360      
Signature Series 1,334        
Heated front seats 230        
Bluetooth cell phone link   331      
Options (change) 1,700 360 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,564 331 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 950 950 950
Total Price $22,155 $24,545 $38,275 $40,650 $41,820
Total Invoice $20,738 $22,900 $35,663 $37,871 $38,959

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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: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,231
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserISISIS
TrimTouringLimited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4180hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,155$24,545$38,275$40,650$41,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,965-5,665-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$23,295$34,310$34,985$37,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$20,738$22,900$35,663$37,871$38,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-3,694-5,278-3,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,738$21,734$31,969$32,593$35,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0$624$3,296

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserISISIS
TrimTouringLimited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,215$6,930$8,630$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,965$5,665$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-3,694-5,278-3,694

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelPT CruiserIS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length168.9 in183.7 in
Width67.1 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested65027%

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