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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimClassic2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,275 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Convenience Group 395        
Sunroof 795        
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Limited Package     2,700    
Convenience Group 359        
Sunroof 723        
Cargo net   28 28 28 28
Limited Package     2,426    
Options (change) 1,190 42 2,742 42 42
Options (change) 1,082 28 2,454 28 28
Destination 720 645 645 645 645
Total Price $20,185 $24,282 $29,682 $31,682 $32,182
Total Invoice $19,603 $22,861 $27,758 $29,468 $30,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimClassic2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp 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)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,185$24,282$29,682$31,682$32,182
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-6,065-5,540-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,867$23,617$26,142$25,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750$3,275$2,500
Total Invoice$19,603$22,861$27,758$29,468$30,023
Adjustments for Features0-1,332-5,672-5,153-6,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,529$22,086$24,315$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557$2,786$2,136

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimClassic2.5i2.5i 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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25   
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
Dual-zone climate control  $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    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass$0   $0
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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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    
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,490$9,140$8,615$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$6,065$5,540$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332-5,672-5,153-6,358

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,166 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
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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