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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,650

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Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,515 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $21,899 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183  
Limited Package   2,800 2,700    
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Bluetooth cell phone link 331        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119  
Limited Package   2,520 2,426    
Cargo net   28 28 28 28
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Options (change) 360 3,102 3,002 302 119
Options (change) 331 2,717 2,623 197 78
Destination 670 645 645 645 645
Total Price $24,545 $27,342 $29,942 $31,942 $32,259
Total Invoice $22,900 $25,550 $27,927 $29,637 $30,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $276
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionA4M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,545$27,342$29,942$31,942$32,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-4,240-3,715-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$24,802$25,702$28,227$27,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$3,425$2,617
Total Invoice$22,900$25,550$27,927$29,637$30,073
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-3,955-3,447-4,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$23,176$23,972$26,190$25,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$796$3,014$2,385

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Traction control$100  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$6,340$8,040$7,515$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$4,240$3,715$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-3,955-3,447-4,512

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length168.9 in188.7 in
Width67.1 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested192565%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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