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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $19,250
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $17,420
2.4L I4 1,905    
Chrome Appearance Group 85    
Sunroof 795   750
Side curtain airbags     645
2.4L I4 1,753    
Chrome Appearance Group 78    
Sunroof 731   600
Side curtain airbags     555
Options (change) 2,785 0 1,395
Options (change) 2,562 0 1,155
Destination 670 670 580
Total Price $23,240 $24,185 $21,225
Total Invoice $21,736 $22,569 $19,155

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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 XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,240$24,185$21,225
Adjustments for Features-1,730-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,510$21,205$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$0
Total Invoice$21,736$22,569$19,155
Adjustments for Features-1,618-2,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,118$19,788$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,875$4,125$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,618-2,7810

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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 Year20082006
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 Weight3,297 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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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Chrome Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

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

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