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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $30,245
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Quick Order Package K 1,155    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats   250  
Cargo net     100
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Quick Order Package K 1,063    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Satellite radio 179 179  
Heated front seats   230  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,815 805 100
Options (change) 3,510 740 80
Destination 640 640 850
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,122
Model Year200620062018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4230hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,350$25,090$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $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
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,850$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-208

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

Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserGolf / 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 Weight3,148 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 Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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