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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,835

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,286

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedGTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,450 $24,100 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $18,200 $22,431 $35,182 $38,212
ABS w/ traction control 825      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360    
Quick Order Package K 1,055      
2.4L I4 1,280      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Floor mats 30   300 300
Heated front seats   250    
Rear spoiler     405 405
ABS w/ traction control 759      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331    
Quick Order Package K 971      
2.4L I4 1,178      
Satellite radio 179 179    
Floor mats 28   234 234
Heated front seats   230    
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 3,745 805 705 705
Options (change) 3,446 740 578 578
Destination 640 640 885 885
Total Price $23,835 $25,545 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $22,286 $23,811 $36,645 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,614
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedGTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,835$25,545$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,230-9,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,835$25,345$32,050$32,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,510$0$750
Total Invoice$22,286$23,811$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-186-6,745-9,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,286$23,625$29,900$30,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,339$0$698

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedGTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,000$10,030$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,230$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-6,745-9,077

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072018
ModelPT CruiserMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length168.9 in192.8 in
Width67.1 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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