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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,995

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $30,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,521

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $27,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserSLKSLK
TrimClassicSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,275 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $17,801 $44,314 $49,569
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 0 720 720
Options (change) 0 670 670
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $18,995 $49,245 $54,895
Total Invoice $18,521 $45,859 $51,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,520
Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserSLKSLK
TrimClassicSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,995$49,245$54,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,395-9,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,995$40,850$45,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$18,521$45,859$51,114
Adjustments for Features0-7,818-8,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,521$38,041$42,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,279

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserSLKSLK
TrimClassicSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$2,715$11,110$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,395$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,818-8,794

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102011
ModelPT CruiserSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in95.7 in
Length168.9 in160.7 in
Width67.1 in70.4 in
Height65.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft39.8 ft3

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