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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,390

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $9,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,880

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelPT CruiserSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimClassicSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,275 $27,440 $29,710 $30,710
Base Invoice $17,801 $24,694 $26,739 $27,639
Convenience Group 395      
Power driver seat   390 390  
Cargo net   49 49  
Floor mats   184 184 184
Satellite radio     449 449
Convenience Group 359      
Power driver seat   312 312  
Cargo net   34 34  
Floor mats   112 112 112
Satellite radio     359 359
Options (change) 395 623 1,072 633
Options (change) 359 458 817 471
Destination 720 720 720 720
Total Price $19,390 $28,783 $31,502 $32,063
Total Invoice $18,880 $25,872 $28,276 $28,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,765
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelPT CruiserSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimClassicSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,390$28,783$31,502$32,063
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-4,515-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$25,193$26,987$26,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,794$880
Total Invoice$18,880$25,872$28,276$28,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,227-4,053-5,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,880$22,645$24,223$23,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,578$799

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelPT CruiserSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimClassicSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0  $0
Heated mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Total Value of Features$2,900$6,490$7,415$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$4,515$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,227-4,053-5,386

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20102008
ModelPT CruiserSolara
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length168.9 in192.5 in
Width67.1 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

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

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