Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,155

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,738

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $6,277

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimited1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131
Signature Series 1,450          
Heated front seats 250          
Bluetooth cell phone link   360        
Cargo net     100 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates     240 240 240 240
Signature Series 1,334          
Heated front seats 230          
Bluetooth cell phone link   331        
Cargo net     80 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates     200 200 200 200
Options (change) 1,700 360 340 340 340 340
Options (change) 1,564 331 280 280 280 280
Destination 670 670 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,155 $24,545 $28,155 $29,155 $30,505 $31,505
Total Invoice $20,738 $22,900 $27,015 $27,975 $29,271 $30,231

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chrysler PT Cruiser dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,216
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimited1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4180hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA4A4T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,155$24,545$28,155$29,155$30,505$31,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,190-2,140-4,665-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$23,295$24,965$27,015$25,840$27,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0$2,050$875$2,925
Total Invoice$20,738$22,900$27,015$27,975$29,271$30,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-3,061-2,053-4,476-3,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,738$21,734$23,954$25,922$24,795$26,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0$1,968$841$2,808

Return to top

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

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimited1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,950$6,890$5,840$8,365$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,190$2,140$4,665$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-3,061-2,053-4,476-3,469

Return to top

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

Model Year20082015
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length168.9 in179.6 in
Width67.1 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,064 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested172573%
Total Not Requested65027%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Chrysler models.