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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: $19,405

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,818

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $421

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Model Year2006200620062008
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $16,990
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $15,373
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595 595   300
Cruise control 250      
Front side airbags 390      
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 300 240
Sunroof 750      
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS) 547 547   258
Cruise control 230      
Front side airbags 359      
CD changer, in-dash 276 276 276 180
Sunroof 690      
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Options (change) 2,285 895 300 2,065
Options (change) 2,102 823 276 1,785
Destination 640 640 640 660
Total Price $19,405 $20,430 $24,585 $19,715
Total Invoice $18,239 $19,157 $22,933 $17,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $475
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$19,405$20,430$24,585$19,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,525-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,405$19,055$22,060$19,245
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$3,005$0
Total Invoice$18,239$19,157$22,933$17,818
Adjustments for Features0-1,289-2,355-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,239$17,868$20,578$17,393
Cost Above Minimum$371$0$2,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$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$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$950$2,325$3,475$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,525$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,289-2,355-425

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062008
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 Weight3,148 lb.2,680 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 XR

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%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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