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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: $21,620

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,309

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelPT CruiserSentraSentraSentra
TrimTouringSVSRSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,780 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $19,508 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000      
Sunroof 795      
Style Package   750    
Floor mats   180 180 180
Fog lights   315    
Rear spoiler   340   340
Heated front seats   300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350 350
Premium Package       1,130
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820      
Sunroof 723      
Style Package   664    
Floor mats   148 148 148
Fog lights   228    
Rear spoiler   270   270
Heated front seats   266    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266 266
Premium Package       1,000
Options (change) 2,795 2,235 530 2,000
Options (change) 2,543 1,842 414 1,684
Destination 720 835 835 835
Total Price $24,295 $21,620 $21,775 $25,005
Total Invoice $22,771 $20,309 $20,644 $23,582

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,622
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelPT CruiserSentraSentraSentra
TrimTouringSVSRSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,295$21,620$21,775$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-925-745-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,295$20,695$21,030$20,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$725$0
Total Invoice$22,771$20,309$20,644$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-869-706-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,771$19,440$19,938$19,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$789$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009201620162016
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
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
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   
Sunroof$900$900 $900
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
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,890$4,815$4,635$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$745$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-706-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092016
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.2,857 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

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested133090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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