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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: $22,080

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,758

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $8,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
TrimTouring1.8T Dune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,430 $29,395
Base Invoice $17,346 $28,219
2.4L I4 1,905  
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed automatic 825  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
2.4L I4 1,753  
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed automatic 759  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 2,980 130
Options (change) 2,742 100
Destination 670 820
Total Price $22,080 $30,345
Total Invoice $20,758 $29,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,842
Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
TrimTouring1.8T Dune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine180hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$22,080$30,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,080$26,660
Total Invoice$20,758$29,139
Adjustments for Features0-3,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,758$25,600

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserBeetle
TrimTouring1.8T Dune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
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
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,750$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,539

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,386 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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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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