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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,213

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserFJ Cruiser
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $26,115
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $24,286
2.4L I4 1,280    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Convenience Package     2,150
Alloy wheels     650
RWD     0
2.4L I4 1,165    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
Bluetooth cell phone link   328  
Convenience Package     1,914
Alloy wheels     579
RWD     0
Options (change) 3,280 360 2,800
Options (change) 2,985 328 2,493
Destination 720 720 810
Total Price $24,780 $25,590 $29,725
Total Invoice $23,213 $23,987 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,143
Model Year200920092012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserFJ Cruiser
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4180hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17265/70-17
Total Price$24,780$25,590$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,780$23,540$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,240$0$0
Total Invoice$23,213$23,987$27,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,922-381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,213$22,065$27,208
Cost Above Minimum$1,148$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200920092012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserFJ Cruiser
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Headliner speakers  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,940$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,922-381

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20092012
ModelPT CruiserFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length168.9 in183.9 in
Width67.1 in74.6 in
Height65.2 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%

Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%

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