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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: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimClassicTDIGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,801 $22,930 $23,323
Sunroof 795 1,000 2,100
Sunroof 723 860 2,016
Options (change) 795 1,000 2,100
Options (change) 723 860 2,016
Destination 720 770 770
Total Price $19,790 $25,655 $27,165
Total Invoice $19,244 $24,560 $26,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,732
Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimClassicTDIGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,790$25,655$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$24,000$24,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$19,244$24,560$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-1,584-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,244$22,976$23,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$802

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

Model Year201020112011
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimClassicTDIGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$4,070$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584-2,331

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

Model Year20102011
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length168.9 in165.4 in
Width67.1 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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