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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: $19,260

Chrysler PT Cruiser LX   
Difference: $778

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,113

Chrysler PT Cruiser LX   
Difference: $28

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLXTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,970 $19,785 $23,515 $21,725
Base Invoice $15,033 $18,504 $21,899 $20,006
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625 625    
Street Cruiser Series Group 845      
Paint, special red 150      
Air conditioning 1,000      
Package 1       650
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       184
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575 575    
Street Cruiser Series Group 777      
Paint, special red 138      
Air conditioning 920      
Package 1       559
Cargo net       34
Floor mats       112
Options (change) 2,620 625 0 883
Options (change) 2,410 575 0 705
Destination 670 670 670 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $19,260 $21,080 $24,185 $20,038
Total Invoice $18,113 $19,749 $22,569 $18,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLXTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I4180hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4A4CVT
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)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,260$21,080$24,185$20,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,345-4,520-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,260$18,735$19,665$18,328
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$930$0
Total Invoice$18,113$19,749$22,569$18,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,197-4,218-1,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,113$17,552$18,351$16,593
Cost Above Minimum$561$0$799$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimLXTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800$800 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Manual remote mirrors$25   
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
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$0 
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,195$3,540$5,715$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345$4,520$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,197-4,218-1,548

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
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 LX

Street Cruiser Series Group
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested137595%

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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