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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $18,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $16,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013201320132013
ModelPT CruiserC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimClassicC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $17,801 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Convenience Group 395            
Sunroof 795            
Satellite radio   460 460 460 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   750 750 750 750    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Wood trim           0 0
Convenience Group 359            
Sunroof 723            
Satellite radio   428 428 428 428    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats   698 698 698 698    
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 1,190 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 720 720
Options (change) 1,082 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 669 669
Destination 720 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $20,185 $38,485 $38,905 $42,085 $42,495 $43,025 $63,125
Total Invoice $19,603 $35,855 $36,245 $39,203 $39,584 $40,076 $58,888

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,744
Model Year2010201320132013201320132013
ModelPT CruiserC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimClassicC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$20,185$38,485$38,905$42,085$42,495$43,025$63,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-3,890-5,615-5,740-5,115-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$34,720$35,015$36,470$36,755$37,910$57,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,190$22,840
Total Invoice$19,603$35,855$36,245$39,203$39,584$40,076$58,888
Adjustments for Features0-3,508-3,624-5,230-5,347-4,764-5,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$32,347$32,621$33,973$34,237$35,312$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274$1,626$1,890$2,965$21,350

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

Model Year2010201320132013201320132013
ModelPT CruiserC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimClassicC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0      
Stain-resistant fabric$100      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$6,505$6,630$8,355$8,480$7,855$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$3,890$5,615$5,740$5,115$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,508-3,624-5,230-5,347-4,764-5,191

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

Model Year20102013
ModelPT CruiserC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.7 in
Length168.9 in180.7 in
Width67.1 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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