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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: $23,170

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,748

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius cPrius c
TrimTouringLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $20,140 $21,625
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625      
Sunroof 795   850 850
Heated front seats 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360    
Alloy wheels     390  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 569      
Sunroof 723   757 757
Heated front seats 228      
Bluetooth cell phone link   328    
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 1,670 360 1,240 850
Options (change) 1,520 328 1,105 757
Destination 720 720 760 760
Total Price $23,170 $25,590 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $21,748 $23,987 $22,005 $23,142

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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: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,167
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius cPrius c
TrimTouringLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4180hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$23,170$25,590$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,530-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,170$24,165$22,105$22,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0$855
Total Invoice$21,748$23,987$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-1,424-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,748$22,651$20,581$21,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0$810

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius cPrius c
TrimTouringLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,865$4,970$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,530$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-1,424-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092012
ModelPT CruiserPrius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length168.9 in157.3 in
Width67.1 in66.7 in
Height65.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,501 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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