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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $22,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $20,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $21,899 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Premium Package   2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331        
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Premium Package   2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 360 7,500 4,800 4,790 2,200
Options (change) 331 6,974 4,463 4,454 2,045
Destination 670 925 925 925 925
Total Price $24,545 $46,825 $54,315 $69,615 $75,025
Total Invoice $22,900 $43,611 $50,577 $64,806 $69,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,758
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$24,545$46,825$54,315$69,615$75,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,465-9,765-8,815-9,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$39,360$44,550$60,800$65,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,440$25,700
Total Invoice$22,900$43,611$50,577$64,806$69,837
Adjustments for Features0-6,953-9,093-8,206-9,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$36,658$41,484$56,600$60,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,826$19,942$23,903

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$11,655$13,955$13,005$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,465$9,765$8,815$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,953-9,093-8,206-9,276

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082015
ModelPT CruiserC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.8 in
Length168.9 in184.5 in
Width67.1 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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