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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: $24,380

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,538

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $20,265
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $18,745
Sunroof 795   890
2.4L I4 1,280    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Sport Package     1,240
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,190
FWD     0
Sunroof 723   793
2.4L I4 1,165    
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
Bluetooth cell phone link   328  
Sport Package     1,103
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,102
FWD     0
Options (change) 4,075 360 3,320
Options (change) 3,708 328 2,998
Destination 720 720 795
Total Price $25,575 $25,590 $24,380
Total Invoice $23,936 $23,987 $22,538

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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: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year200920092013
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,575$25,590$24,380
Adjustments for Features-345-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,230$24,095$24,380
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$23,936$23,987$22,538
Adjustments for Features-323-1,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,613$22,586$22,538
Cost Above Minimum$1,027$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200920092013
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMatrix
TrimTouringLimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,590$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$1,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-323-1,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092013
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
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%

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%

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