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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $2,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,848

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $2,447

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Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserRabbit / GTI
TrimGTGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,645 $23,300
Base Invoice $22,017 $21,721
Satellite radio 195  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net   69
Satellite radio 179  
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 1,295 4,164
Options (change) 1,191 3,924
Destination 640 650
Total Price $25,580 $28,114
Total Invoice $23,848 $26,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890
Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserRabbit / GTI
TrimGTGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,580$28,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,580$26,449
Total Invoice$23,848$26,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,848$24,738

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

Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserRabbit / GTI
TrimGTGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,557

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelPT CruiserRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length168.9 in165.8 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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