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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,915

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimLimitedGTPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $27,840 $31,968
ABS w/ traction control 825      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Heated front seats   250    
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Floor mats     224 224
ABS w/ traction control 759      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331    
Satellite radio 179 179    
Heated front seats   230    
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 1,380 805 433 433
Options (change) 1,269 740 264 264
Destination 640 640 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $20,915 $25,090 $25,853 $30,153
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,397 $24,524 $28,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $249
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimLimitedGTPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4230hp I495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$20,915$25,090$25,853$30,153
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-5,450-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,915$23,990$20,403$22,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0$1,825
Total Invoice$19,603$23,397$24,524$28,652
Adjustments for Features0-1,026-5,170-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$22,371$19,354$21,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,768$0$1,768

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimLimitedGTPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0$0
9 kWh battery pack  $0$0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,465$4,565$8,915$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$5,450$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,026-5,170-7,530

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserPrius Prime
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in182.9 in
Width67.1 in69.3 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft30.0 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 Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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