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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: $20,038

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,141

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $21,725
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $20,006
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625    
Package 1     650
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     184
Antilock brakes (ABS) 569    
Package 1     559
Cargo net     34
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 625 0 883
Options (change) 569 0 705
Destination 720 720 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $22,125 $25,230 $20,038
Total Invoice $20,797 $23,659 $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: $1,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,059
Model Year200920092006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4180hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,125$25,230$20,038
Adjustments for Features-635-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,490$22,420$20,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$20,797$23,659$18,141
Adjustments for Features-597-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,200$21,024$18,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920092006
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserPrius
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Console with shifter$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 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,100$5,275$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-597-2,6350

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius specs.

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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