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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: $21,905

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,508

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPT CruiserSentraSentraSentra
TrimTouringSVSRSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,785 $17,390 $18,690 $19,590
Base Invoice $18,504 $16,223 $17,433 $18,270
Signature Series 1,450      
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation Package   650 650 650
Driver's Package   1,000 1,080  
Cargo net   55 55 55
Floor mats   170 170 170
Rear spoiler   295   295
Fog lights   310    
Alloy wheels   975    
Signature Series 1,334      
Premium Package   1,041 1,041 1,041
Navigation Package   564 564 564
Driver's Package   867 936  
Cargo net   47 47 47
Floor mats   136 136 136
Rear spoiler   240   240
Fog lights   219    
Alloy wheels   705    
Options (change) 1,450 4,655 3,155 2,370
Options (change) 1,334 3,819 2,724 2,028
Destination 670 790 790 790
Total Price $21,905 $22,835 $22,635 $22,750
Total Invoice $20,508 $20,832 $20,947 $21,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,126
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPT CruiserSentraSentraSentra
TrimTouringSVSRSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,905$22,835$22,635$22,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,640-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,905$21,370$20,995$20,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$85$0
Total Invoice$20,508$20,832$20,947$21,088
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-1,518-1,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,508$19,496$19,429$19,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$47$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPT CruiserSentraSentraSentra
TrimTouringSVSRSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$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   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,565$4,740$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,640$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-1,518-1,706

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082013
ModelPT CruiserSentra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in182.1 in
Width67.1 in69.3 in
Height65.2 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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