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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: $20,678

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $402

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,780

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPriusPrius
TrimTouringLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $21,064 $21,816
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625      
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     184 184
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575      
Cargo net     34 34
Floor mats     112 112
Options (change) 625 0 233 233
Options (change) 575 0 146 146
Destination 670 670 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $21,080 $24,185 $20,678 $21,573
Total Invoice $19,749 $22,569 $18,780 $19,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $327
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPriusPrius
TrimTouringLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4180hp I476hp I4 H76hp 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)205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$21,080$24,185$20,678$21,573
Adjustments for Features-685-2,9600-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,395$21,225$20,678$20,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0$270
Total Invoice$19,749$22,569$18,780$19,532
Adjustments for Features-642-2,7620-566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,107$19,807$18,780$18,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$186

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPriusPrius
TrimTouringLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,625$2,665$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$2,960$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-642-2,7620-566

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082008
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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

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

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