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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: $30,345

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,509

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
TrimGT1.8T Dune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,185 $29,395
Base Invoice $27,133 $28,219
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 800 130
Options (change) 736 100
Destination 640 820
Total Price $30,625 $30,345
Total Invoice $28,509 $29,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year20072017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
TrimGT1.8T Dune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,625$30,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,625$27,885
Total Invoice$28,509$29,139
Adjustments for Features0-2,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,509$26,777

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
TrimGT1.8T Dune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,100$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,362

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in100.0 in
Length168.8 in168.4 in
Width67.1 in71.2 in
Height60.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft37.1 ft3

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