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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimClassicSETDISEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,275 $21,425 $23,870 $26,065
Base Invoice $17,801 $19,997 $22,503 $24,293
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Panoramic sunroof   1,300 1,300 1,300
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Cargo net   55 55 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,148 1,148 1,148
Options (change) 1,190 1,369 1,369 1,369
Options (change) 1,082 1,203 1,203 1,203
Destination 720 700 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $20,185 $23,494 $24,639 $28,134
Total Invoice $19,603 $21,900 $23,106 $26,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,607
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimClassicSETDISEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 10?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,185$23,494$24,639$28,134
Adjustments for Features0-740-1,140-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$22,754$23,499$24,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$2,240
Total Invoice$19,603$21,900$23,106$26,196
Adjustments for Features0-690-1,069-2,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$21,210$22,037$23,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$827$2,062

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimClassicSETDISEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,640$5,040$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$1,140$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-690-1,069-2,924

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,229 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 Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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