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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: $19,300

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,142

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $3,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $19,565
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $18,097
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Front side airbags 390      
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 750      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
ABS w/ traction control   825    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360  
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Antilock brakes (ABS) 547      
Front side airbags 359      
Cruise control 230      
Sunroof 690      
Satellite radio 179 179 179  
ABS w/ traction control   759    
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331  
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 2,180 1,380 555 2,650
Options (change) 2,005 1,269 510 2,358
Destination 640 640 640 760
Total Price $19,300 $20,915 $24,840 $22,975
Total Invoice $18,142 $19,603 $23,167 $21,215

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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: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4158hp 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)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$19,300$20,915$24,840$22,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-2,775-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,300$19,040$22,065$21,445
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$3,025$0
Total Invoice$18,142$19,603$23,167$21,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,757-2,588-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,142$17,846$20,579$19,802
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedGTS
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
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$1,040$2,915$3,815$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$2,775$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757-2,588-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062011
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 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

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