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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,585

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $22,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,849

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $20,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserRC
TrimTouringGT350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,605 $29,060 $42,790
Base Invoice $22,056 $27,020 $39,796
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Leather upholstery 1,175    
Universal garage door opener 90    
Heated front seats 250 250  
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
235/40VR19     795
Fog lights     410
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Leather upholstery 1,081    
Universal garage door opener 83    
Heated front seats 230 230  
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
235/40VR19     732
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 2,340 250 5,005
Options (change) 2,153 230 4,604
Destination 640 640 925
Total Price $26,585 $29,950 $48,720
Total Invoice $24,849 $27,890 $45,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,648
Model Year200620062015
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserRC
TrimTouringGT350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I4230hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$26,585$29,950$48,720
Adjustments for Features00-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,585$29,950$44,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0
Total Invoice$24,849$27,890$45,325
Adjustments for Features00-3,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,849$27,890$41,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062015
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserRC
TrimTouringGT350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,100$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,828

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelPT CruiserRC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in107.5 in
Length168.8 in184.8 in
Width67.1 in72.4 in
Height60.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft310.4 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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