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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $11,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPT CruiserMaximaMaxima
TrimClassicSSV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $17,801 $29,695 $32,163
Convenience Group 395    
Sunroof 795    
Floor mats   195 195
Cold Package     400
Rear spoiler     375
Convenience Group 359    
Sunroof 723    
Floor mats   146 146
Cold Package     347
Rear spoiler     298
Options (change) 1,190 195 970
Options (change) 1,082 146 791
Destination 720 780 780
Total Price $20,185 $33,395 $36,870
Total Invoice $19,603 $30,621 $33,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,918
Model Year201020122012
ModelPT CruiserMaximaMaxima
TrimClassicSSV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,185$33,395$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,290-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$31,105$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$19,603$30,621$33,734
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$28,521$29,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,311

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020122012
ModelPT CruiserMaximaMaxima
TrimClassicSSV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
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  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,255$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,100-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102012
ModelPT CruiserMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length168.9 in190.6 in
Width67.1 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.2 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 Maxima S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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