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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserNew Beetle
TrimClassic2.5L
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $17,915
Base Invoice $17,801 $17,040
Sunroof 795 1,000
Satellite radio   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Sunroof 723 883
Satellite radio   331
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,099
Options (change) 795 2,475
Options (change) 723 2,313
Destination 720 700
Total Price $19,790 $21,090
Total Invoice $19,244 $20,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $239
Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserNew Beetle
TrimClassic2.5L
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,790$21,090
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$20,490
Total Invoice$19,244$20,053
Adjustments for Features0-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,244$19,483

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserNew Beetle
TrimClassic2.5L
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Removable second row seats$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-570

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.7 in
Length168.9 in161.1 in
Width67.1 in67.9 in
Height65.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft327.2 ft3

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