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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: $22,290

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,224

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelPT CruiserMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,515 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $21,899 $16,798 $18,994
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Sport Package   0  
Sunroof   890 890
215/45WR17   880  
Cruise control   250  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,190 1,190
FWD   0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Sport Package   0  
Sunroof   712 712
215/45WR17   704  
Cruise control   200  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,090 1,090
FWD   0  
Options (change) 360 3,210 2,080
Options (change) 331 2,706 1,802
Destination 670 720 720
Total Price $24,545 $22,290 $23,560
Total Invoice $22,900 $20,224 $21,516

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $395
Model Year200820092009
ModelPT CruiserMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,545$22,290$23,560
Adjustments for Features-2,4450-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,100$22,290$22,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295
Total Invoice$22,900$20,224$21,516
Adjustments for Features-2,2810-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,619$20,224$20,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820092009
ModelPT CruiserMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control  $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,740$2,295$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2810-890

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,297 lb.3,140 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
Toyota Matrix S

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

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

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