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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: $22,155

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,738

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $6,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $27,030 $29,970
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $25,948 $28,772
Signature Series 1,450      
Heated front seats 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360    
Cargo net     100 100
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Signature Series 1,334      
Heated front seats 230      
Bluetooth cell phone link   331    
Cargo net     80 80
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 1,700 360 340 340
Options (change) 1,564 331 280 280
Destination 670 670 820 820
Total Price $22,155 $24,545 $28,190 $31,130
Total Invoice $20,738 $22,900 $27,048 $29,872

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4180hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,155$24,545$28,190$31,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,390-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$23,295$24,800$25,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0$215
Total Invoice$20,738$22,900$27,048$29,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-3,253-5,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,738$21,734$23,795$24,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$996$0$209

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

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$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$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$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$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
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$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,050$7,190$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,390$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-3,253-5,868

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

Model Year20082017
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

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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%

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