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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: $20,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $23,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,387

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $21,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserRCRCRC
TrimTouring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,430 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $17,346 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625      
Universal garage door opener 90      
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 525      
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100   1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Fog lights   410 410 410
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575      
Universal garage door opener 83      
Heated front seats 230      
Leather seating surfaces 483      
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012   1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 1,490 5,295 410 5,005
Options (change) 1,371 4,872 376 4,604
Destination 670 950 950 950
Total Price $20,590 $46,240 $43,970 $48,735
Total Invoice $19,387 $43,018 $40,953 $45,341

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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: $20,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,735
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserRCRCRC
TrimTouring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$20,590$46,240$43,970$48,735
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-3,040-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,590$41,725$40,930$44,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$0$3,190
Total Invoice$19,387$43,018$40,953$45,341
Adjustments for Features0-4,200-2,831-4,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,387$38,818$38,122$41,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0$2,925

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserRCRCRC
TrimTouring200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$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 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power convertible top$4000   
Sunroof $900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
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 driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,650$10,165$8,690$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$3,040$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,200-2,831-4,294

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
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.3,738 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
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

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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