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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimClassicCoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sunroof 795      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof 723      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 795 235 235 235
Options (change) 723 185 185 185
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $19,790 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $19,244 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $808
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimClassicCoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,790$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-3,885-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$20,895$21,220$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$19,244$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-3,177-3,728-3,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,244$20,052$20,365$22,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,805

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimClassicCoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$2,715$6,025$6,600$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$3,885$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,177-3,728-3,897

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.0 in
Length168.9 in168.4 in
Width67.1 in71.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

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

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