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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $7,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOutback
TrimGT3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,645 $28,295
Base Invoice $22,017 $26,460
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Satellite radio 195  
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Satellite radio 179  
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 1,355 4,845
Options (change) 1,246 4,410
Destination 640 775
Total Price $25,640 $33,915
Total Invoice $23,903 $31,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,473
Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOutback
TrimGT3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$25,640$33,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$29,340
Total Invoice$23,903$31,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$27,376

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOutback
TrimGT3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,190$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,269

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length168.9 in188.2 in
Width67.1 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested180052%
Total Not Requested167548%

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