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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimClassic2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405 405
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Floor mats   0 0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344 344
Options (change) 1,190 640 640 640
Options (change) 1,082 344 344 344
Destination 720 885 885 885
Total Price $20,185 $27,310 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,640
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimClassic2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,185$27,310$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-4,140-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$25,120$26,380$29,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260$3,900

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimClassic2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Sunroof$900  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$6,105$8,055$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$4,140$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-99-167-266

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length168.9 in191.9 in
Width67.1 in72.0 in
Height65.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.4 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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