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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,355

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $1,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,273

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $868

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Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,480 $18,895 $23,645 $21,725
Base Invoice $15,497 $17,694 $22,017 $20,006
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Cruise control 250      
Front side airbags 390      
ABS w/ traction control   825    
Package 1       650
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       184
Antilock brakes (ABS) 547      
Cruise control 230      
Front side airbags 359      
ABS w/ traction control   759    
Package 1       559
Cargo net       34
Floor mats       112
Options (change) 1,235 825 0 883
Options (change) 1,136 759 0 705
Destination 640 640 640 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $18,355 $20,360 $24,285 $20,038
Total Invoice $17,273 $19,093 $22,657 $18,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $250
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4230hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5M5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$18,355$20,360$24,285$20,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-3,425-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,355$17,835$20,860$18,198
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$3,025$0
Total Invoice$17,273$19,093$22,657$18,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,368-3,195-1,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,273$16,725$19,462$16,475
Cost Above Minimum$548$0$2,737$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedGTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
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
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,000$3,525$4,425$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$3,425$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,368-3,195-1,666

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062006
ModelPT CruiserPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in175.0 in
Width67.1 in67.9 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft316.1 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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