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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $2,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,510 $24,795 $28,595 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $22,939 $23,187 $26,641 $30,150 $33,066
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Limited Package   2,800 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183   183
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77  
Bluetooth cell phone link 328        
Limited Package   2,518 2,144    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119   119
Cargo net   28 28 28 28
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50  
Options (change) 360 3,102 2,702 119 225
Options (change) 328 2,715 2,341 78 147
Destination 720 625 625 625 625
Total Price $25,590 $28,522 $31,922 $33,239 $36,545
Total Invoice $23,987 $26,527 $29,607 $30,853 $33,838

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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: $767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $526
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4175hp H4250hp H4250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionA4M5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6120, 6120, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,590$28,522$31,922$33,239$36,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-2,515-3,640-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$26,357$29,407$29,599$31,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$3,242$5,498
Total Invoice$23,987$26,527$29,607$30,853$33,838
Adjustments for Features0-2,014-2,333-3,379-4,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$24,513$27,274$27,474$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,761$2,961$4,982

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimited2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75  $75$75
Traction control$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
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$125
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200    
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
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,790$6,140$7,265$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$2,515$3,640$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,014-2,333-3,379-4,343

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
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.3,321 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
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested167561%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.0R VDC Limited

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

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