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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: $20,915

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $11,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLimitedGTFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $28,435
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $26,470
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats   250  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Cargo net     51
Floor mats     200
Bodyside moldings     209
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Satellite radio 179 179  
Heated front seats   230  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     127
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 1,380 805 4,280
Options (change) 1,269 740 3,705
Destination 640 640 810
Total Price $20,915 $25,090 $33,525
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,397 $30,985

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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: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,047
Model Year200620062014
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLimitedGTFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4230hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$20,915$25,090$33,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,915$23,990$28,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$19,603$23,397$30,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,026-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$22,371$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,768$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062014
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLimitedGTFour
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 mat  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
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 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,675$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,026-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062014
ModelPT CruiserPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in176.4 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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