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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,300

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,142

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius cPrius c
TrimTouringLimitedGTThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $21,785 $24,495
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $20,280 $22,802
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595        
Front side airbags 390        
Cruise control 250        
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Sunroof 750     850  
ABS w/ traction control   825      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360    
Heated front seats     250    
Alloy wheels       390  
Toyota Safety Sense       300  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 547        
Front side airbags 359        
Cruise control 230        
Satellite radio 179 179 179    
Sunroof 690     757  
ABS w/ traction control   759      
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331    
Heated front seats     230    
Alloy wheels       348  
Toyota Safety Sense       267  
Options (change) 2,180 1,380 805 1,540 0
Options (change) 2,005 1,269 740 1,372 0
Destination 640 640 640 835 835
Total Price $19,300 $20,915 $25,090 $24,160 $25,330
Total Invoice $18,142 $19,603 $23,397 $22,487 $23,637

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius cPrius c
TrimTouringLimitedGTThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$19,300$20,915$25,090$24,160$25,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-2,975-5,580-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,300$19,040$22,115$18,580$20,000
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$3,075$0$1,420
Total Invoice$18,142$19,603$23,397$22,487$23,637
Adjustments for Features0-1,757-2,774-5,194-4,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,142$17,846$20,623$17,293$18,663
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$2,777$0$1,370

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius cPrius c
TrimTouringLimitedGTThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera    $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter   $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $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$0   
Total Value of Features$1,040$2,915$4,015$6,620$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$2,975$5,580$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757-2,774-5,194-4,974

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062016
ModelPT CruiserPrius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length168.9 in157.3 in
Width67.1 in66.7 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.1 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 brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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