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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: $23,650

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,120

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $4,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLimitedGTIV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $23,800
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $22,156
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Quick Order Package K 1,155    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats   250  
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Navigation Package     2,480
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Quick Order Package K 1,063    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
CD changer, in-dash 276 276  
Satellite radio 179 179  
Heated front seats   230  
Solar Roof Package     1,440
Navigation Package     2,124
Options (change) 4,115 1,105 4,280
Options (change) 3,786 1,016 3,564
Destination 640 640 760
Total Price $23,650 $25,390 $28,840
Total Invoice $22,120 $23,673 $26,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year200620062010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLimitedGTIV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4230hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$23,650$25,390$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,650$25,190$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0
Total Invoice$22,120$23,673$26,480
Adjustments for Features0-186-3,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,120$23,487$23,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLimitedGTIV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,065$2,265$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-3,214

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062010
ModelPT CruiserPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in175.6 in
Width67.1 in68.7 in
Height65.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft339.6 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%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

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