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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: $20,305

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,391

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $16,990
Base Invoice $18,504 $15,373
Signature Series 1,450  
Extra Value Package 2   880
Side curtain airbags   645
Antilock brakes (ABS)   300
4-speed automatic   830
Signature Series 1,334  
Extra Value Package 2   792
Side curtain airbags   555
Antilock brakes (ABS)   258
4-speed automatic   753
Options (change) 1,450 2,655
Options (change) 1,334 2,358
Destination 670 660
Total Price $21,905 $20,305
Total Invoice $20,508 $18,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $919
Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,905$20,305
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$20,305
Total Invoice$20,508$18,391
Adjustments for Features-1,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,310$18,391

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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-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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,225$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1980

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,197 lb.2,756 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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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
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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