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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,966

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJetta
TrimTouringLimitedTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $24,615
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $23,200
Chrome Appearance Group 85    
2.4L I4 1,905    
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 795    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Chrome Appearance Group 78    
2.4L I4 1,753    
Heated front seats 230    
Sunroof 731    
Bluetooth cell phone link   331  
6-speed automated manual     1,099
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 3,035 360 2,400
Options (change) 2,792 331 2,247
Destination 670 670 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $23,490 $24,545 $26,465
Total Invoice $21,966 $22,900 $24,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year200820082010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJetta
TrimTouringLimitedTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4180hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,490$24,545$26,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,490$23,145$24,690
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$0
Total Invoice$21,966$22,900$24,897
Adjustments for Features0-1,306-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,966$21,594$23,227
Cost Above Minimum$372$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082010
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJetta
TrimTouringLimitedTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$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, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$5,640$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,306-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
ModelPT CruiserJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length168.9 in179.3 in
Width67.1 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Chrome Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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