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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,180

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,684

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserSentra
TrimGTSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,017 $19,571
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Bodyside moldings   155
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Floor mats   94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Bodyside moldings   123
Options (change) 910 410
Options (change) 837 333
Destination 640 780
Total Price $25,195 $22,180
Total Invoice $23,494 $20,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $449
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserSentra
TrimGTSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,195$22,180
Adjustments for Features-3,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,700$22,180
Total Invoice$23,494$20,684
Adjustments for Features-3,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,235$20,684

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserSentra
TrimGTSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,090$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserSentra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length168.9 in179.8 in
Width67.1 in70.5 in
Height65.2 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft313.1 ft3

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