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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $12,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserRXRX
TrimLimited350400h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,515 $37,400 $41,580
Base Invoice $21,899 $33,099 $37,004
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Heated front seats   665 665
Premium Package   1,245 1,245
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Heated front seats   532 532
Premium Package   1,122 1,122
Options (change) 360 1,910 1,910
Options (change) 331 1,654 1,654
Destination 670 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $24,545 $40,075 $42,055
Total Invoice $22,900 $35,518 $37,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,537
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserRXRX
TrimLimited350400h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionA4A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,545$40,075$42,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$35,470$37,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,155
Total Invoice$22,900$35,518$37,223
Adjustments for Features0-4,081-3,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$31,437$33,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,865

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserRXRX
TrimLimited350400h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,790$7,395$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,081-3,921

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.9 in
Length168.9 in186.2 in
Width67.1 in72.6 in
Height65.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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