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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: $20,775

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $1,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,500

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrixMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $17,028 $19,141
Route 66 Edition 2,755        
Paint, special yellow 150        
Sunroof 750     890 890
ABS w/ traction control   825      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360    
CD changer, in-dash   300 300   200
215/45WR17       880  
JBL 440W 9 speakers       1,230  
Cruise control       250  
Rear spoiler       200  
Sport Package       160  
Route 66 Edition 2,535        
Paint, special yellow 138        
Sunroof 690     712 712
ABS w/ traction control   759      
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331    
CD changer, in-dash   276 276   150
215/45WR17       704  
JBL 440W 9 speakers       936  
Cruise control       200  
Rear spoiler       160  
Sport Package       128  
Options (change) 3,655 1,485 660 3,610 1,090
Options (change) 3,363 1,366 607 2,840 862
Destination 640 640 640 750 750
Total Price $20,775 $21,020 $24,945 $22,970 $22,760
Total Invoice $19,500 $19,700 $23,264 $20,618 $20,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,022
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrixMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,775$21,020$24,945$22,970$22,760
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,375-380-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,775$20,545$23,570$22,590$22,480
Cost Above Minimum$230$0$3,025$110$0
Total Invoice$19,500$19,700$23,264$20,618$20,753
Adjustments for Features0-445-1,282-341-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,500$19,255$21,982$20,277$20,498
Cost Above Minimum$245$0$2,727$0$221

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrixMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,515$3,415$2,420$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,375$380$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-445-1,282-341-255

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062010
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length168.9 in171.9 in
Width67.1 in69.5 in
Height65.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Route 66 Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
205/50HR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
JBL, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested049%
Total Not Requested051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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