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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $4,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
TrimGTXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,645 $19,250
Base Invoice $22,017 $17,420
CD changer, in-dash 300 240
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Side curtain airbags   645
Sunroof   750
CD changer, in-dash 276 180
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Side curtain airbags   555
Sunroof   600
Options (change) 850 1,635
Options (change) 782 1,335
Destination 640 580
Total Price $25,135 $21,465
Total Invoice $23,439 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,628
Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
TrimGTXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,135$21,465
Adjustments for Features-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,480$21,465
Total Invoice$23,439$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$19,335

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
TrimGTXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,075$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length168.9 in171.3 in
Width67.1 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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