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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: $22,695

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $8,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,324

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $7,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserSolara
TrimTouringSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,430 $30,710
Base Invoice $17,346 $27,639
2.4L I4 1,905  
Leather seating surfaces 525  
Heated front seats 250  
Universal garage door opener 90  
4-speed automatic 825  
Floor mats   184
2.4L I4 1,753  
Leather seating surfaces 483  
Heated front seats 230  
Universal garage door opener 83  
4-speed automatic 759  
Floor mats   112
Options (change) 3,595 184
Options (change) 3,308 112
Destination 670 720
Total Price $22,695 $31,614
Total Invoice $21,324 $28,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserSolara
TrimTouringSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine180hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,695$31,614
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,695$30,284
Total Invoice$21,324$28,471
Adjustments for Features0-1,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,324$27,273

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserSolara
TrimTouringSLE V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,825$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,198

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserSolara
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in107.1 in
Length168.8 in192.5 in
Width67.1 in71.5 in
Height60.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

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

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