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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $9,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPT CruiserHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,645 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $22,017 $29,987 $32,635
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Satellite radio 195    
Heated front seats 250    
4-speed shiftable automatic 550    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Cargo net   49 49
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Satellite radio 179    
Heated front seats 230    
4-speed shiftable automatic 506    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Cargo net   34 34
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 1,355 1,718 563
Options (change) 1,246 1,413 359
Destination 640 810 810
Total Price $25,640 $35,373 $37,118
Total Invoice $23,903 $32,210 $33,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,628
Model Year200620122012
ModelPT CruiserHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$25,640$35,373$37,118
Adjustments for Features0-4,040-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$31,333$32,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$23,903$32,210$33,804
Adjustments for Features0-3,679-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$28,531$29,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$706

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620122012
ModelPT CruiserHighlanderHighlander
TrimGTSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,000$6,040$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,679-4,567

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelPT CruiserHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length168.9 in188.4 in
Width67.1 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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