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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $61,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserModel SModel SModel S
TrimClassic75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,190 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,082 0 0 0
Destination 720 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $20,185 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,224
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserModel SModel SModel S
TrimClassic75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA4A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$20,185$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-12,385-13,135-14,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$69,115$87,865$119,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserModel SModel SModel S
TrimClassic75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter $0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,025$16,410$17,160$18,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,385$13,135$14,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0957819679

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in116.5 in
Length168.9 in196.0 in
Width67.1 in77.3 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft363.4 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%

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