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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $8,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimClassicSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,275 $27,320 $30,245
Convenience Group 395    
Sunroof 795    
Cargo net   100 100
Convenience Group 359    
Sunroof 723    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 1,190 100 100
Options (change) 1,082 80 80
Destination 720 850 850
Total Price $20,185 $28,270 $31,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,913
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimClassicSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,185$28,270$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,715-8,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$23,555$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimClassicSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$8,290$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,715$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-155-240

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length168.9 in179.8 in
Width67.1 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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