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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,599

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Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPT CruiserISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,510 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $22,939 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Cargo net   59 59 59
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 328      
Cargo net   35 35 35
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 360 900 900 545
Options (change) 328 670 670 424
Destination 720 765 765 765
Total Price $25,590 $32,520 $37,970 $57,310
Total Invoice $23,987 $28,586 $33,383 $50,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,474
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPT CruiserISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$25,590$32,520$37,970$57,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-2,230-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$31,240$35,740$52,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$23,987$28,586$33,383$50,469
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,961-4,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$27,461$31,422$46,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,961$18,931

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPT CruiserISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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   
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$3,350$4,630$5,580$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$2,230$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,125-1,961-4,077

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092008
ModelPT CruiserIS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.5 in
Length168.9 in180.1 in
Width67.1 in70.9 in
Height65.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft313.0 ft3

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