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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: $22,155

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,738

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $10,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $28,235
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $26,284
Signature Series 1,450    
Heated front seats 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Cargo net     51
Floor mats     200
Bodyside moldings     209
Signature Series 1,334    
Heated front seats 230    
Bluetooth cell phone link   331  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     127
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 1,700 360 4,280
Options (change) 1,564 331 3,705
Destination 670 670 760
Total Price $22,155 $24,545 $33,275
Total Invoice $20,738 $22,900 $30,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,416
Model Year200820082012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4180hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$22,155$24,545$33,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$23,295$29,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0
Total Invoice$20,738$22,900$30,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,738$21,734$27,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
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 
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,775$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-3,595

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082012
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 Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested67528%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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