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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: $22,125

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $59,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserModel SModel SModel S
TrimTouringLimited75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625        
Heated front seats 250        
Sunroof 795        
Bluetooth cell phone link   360      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575        
Heated front seats 230        
Sunroof 731        
Bluetooth cell phone link   331      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,670 360 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,536 331 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $22,125 $24,545 $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 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,362
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserModel SModel SModel S
TrimTouringLimited75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4180hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionA4A4A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$22,125$24,545$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-11,735-12,485-13,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,125$23,120$69,765$88,515$119,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserModel SModel SModel S
TrimTouringLimited75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$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$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$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$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$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$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$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$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$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,800$16,110$16,860$18,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$11,735$12,485$13,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329907779648

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,148 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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