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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,080 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring | |||||
| Difference: $4,470 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,758 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring | |||||
| Difference: $4,714 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | Touring | S | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $18,430 | $25,440 | $26,840 | $28,040 | $32,090 |
| Base Invoice | $17,346 | $24,422 | $25,766 | $26,917 | $30,807 |
| 2.4L I4 | 1,905 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 250 | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | 825 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Floor mats | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| 2.4L I4 | 1,753 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 230 | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | 759 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Floor mats | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Options (change) | 2,980 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Options (change) | 2,742 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Destination | 670 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $22,080 | $26,550 | $27,950 | $29,150 | $33,200 |
| Total Invoice | $20,758 | $25,472 | $26,816 | $27,967 | $31,857 |
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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: $2,310 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,642 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | Touring | S | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 6 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $22,080 | $26,550 | $27,950 | $29,150 | $33,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,160 | -3,560 | -4,135 | -4,310 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,080 | $24,390 | $24,390 | $25,015 | $28,890 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 | $4,500 |
| Total Invoice | $20,758 | $25,472 | $26,816 | $27,967 | $31,857 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,072 | -3,416 | -3,967 | -4,136 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,758 | $23,400 | $23,400 | $24,000 | $27,721 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $4,321 |
Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | Touring | S | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| 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 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $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 | $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 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Stain-resistant fabric | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | ||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,950 | $4,110 | $5,510 | $6,085 | $6,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,160 | $3,560 | $4,135 | $4,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,072 | -3,416 | -3,967 | -4,136 |
Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 168.8 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 60.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,386 lb. | 3,225 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 41.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 41.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.9 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
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