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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,655

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,417

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimTouringLimited2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $19,995 $27,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $19,049 $25,978 $26,389
Signature Series 1,450        
Heated front seats 250        
Bluetooth cell phone link   360      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192 192 192
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Bodyside moldings     198 198 198
Satellite radio     453 453 453
Cargo net     37 37 37
Signature Series 1,334        
Heated front seats 230        
Bluetooth cell phone link   331      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125 125 125
Universal garage door opener     55 55 55
Bodyside moldings     129 129 129
Satellite radio     340 340 340
Cargo net     24 24 24
Options (change) 1,700 360 965 965 965
Options (change) 1,564 331 673 673 673
Destination 670 670 695 695 695
Total Price $22,155 $24,545 $21,655 $29,155 $29,655
Total Invoice $20,738 $22,900 $20,417 $27,346 $27,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,259
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimTouringLimited2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4180hp I4170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$22,155$24,545$21,655$29,155$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-995-2,495-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$23,295$20,660$26,660$27,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0$6,000$7,250
Total Invoice$20,738$22,900$20,417$27,346$27,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-938-2,340-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,738$21,734$19,479$25,006$26,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0$5,527$6,645

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimTouringLimited2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop   $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,250$4,500$4,245$5,745$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$995$2,495$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-938-2,340-1,633

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082009
ModelPT CruiserImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length168.9 in173.8 in
Width67.1 in68.5 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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