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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: $9,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPriusPrius
TrimLimitedGTFourFour Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $26,671 $27,927
ABS w/ traction control 825      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Heated front seats   250    
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     225 225
Bodyside moldings     289 289
ABS w/ traction control 759      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331    
Satellite radio 179 179    
Heated front seats   230    
Cargo net     35 35
Floor mats     140 140
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Options (change) 1,380 805 563 563
Options (change) 1,269 740 374 374
Destination 640 640 835 835
Total Price $20,915 $25,090 $30,048 $31,398
Total Invoice $19,603 $23,397 $27,880 $29,136

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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: $4,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,905
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPriusPrius
TrimLimitedGTFourFour Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4230hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
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)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$20,915$25,090$30,048$31,398
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,990-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,915$23,990$26,058$25,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$725$0
Total Invoice$19,603$23,397$27,880$29,136
Adjustments for Features0-1,026-3,702-5,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$22,371$24,178$23,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,768$670$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPriusPrius
TrimLimitedGTFourFour Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$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   
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,100$6,990$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,990$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,026-3,702-5,628

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062016
ModelPT CruiserPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in178.7 in
Width67.1 in69.3 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft362.7 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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