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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: $18,995

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $808

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,521

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $95

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserPriusPriusPrius
TrimClassicStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $22,000 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $17,801 $20,900 $21,758 $22,519
Cargo net   49 49 49
Floor mats   184 184 184
Cargo net   34 34 34
Floor mats   112 112 112
Options (change) 0 233 233 233
Options (change) 0 146 146 146
Destination 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $18,995 $19,803 $21,178 $22,073
Total Invoice $18,521 $18,616 $19,474 $20,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserPriusPriusPrius
TrimClassicStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$18,995$19,803$21,178$22,073
Adjustments for Features0-315-565-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,995$19,488$20,613$20,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$18,521$18,616$19,474$20,235
Adjustments for Features0-296-520-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,521$18,320$18,954$19,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$634$824

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserPriusPriusPrius
TrimClassicStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Tachometer$75   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,400$2,715$2,965$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315$565$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-296-520-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,215 lb.2,890 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 Standard

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

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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