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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimClassic1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,275 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $17,801 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131
Convenience Group 395        
Sunroof 795        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Convenience Group 359        
Sunroof 723        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Options (change) 1,190 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,082 80 80 80 80
Destination 720 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,185 $27,915 $28,915 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $19,603 $26,815 $27,775 $29,071 $30,031

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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: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,451
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimClassic1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA4T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,185$27,915$28,915$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-2,865-5,390-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$24,000$26,050$24,875$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$875$2,925
Total Invoice$19,603$26,815$27,775$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features0-3,761-2,752-5,177-4,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$23,054$25,023$23,894$25,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969$840$2,808

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

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimClassic1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
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
Traction control $100$100$100$100
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    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $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    
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    
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
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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
Removable second row seats$0    
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$7,265$6,215$8,740$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$2,865$5,390$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,761-2,752-5,177-4,169

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

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,166 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 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 seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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