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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: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimClassic1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $17,801 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235 235 235
Rear spoiler   375    
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185 185 185
Rear spoiler   300    
Options (change) 1,190 710 335 335
Options (change) 1,082 565 265 265
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $20,185 $22,805 $27,430 $30,730
Total Invoice $19,603 $21,810 $26,310 $29,477

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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: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $820
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimClassic1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,185$22,805$27,430$30,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-5,505-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$21,355$21,925$25,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$4,120
Total Invoice$19,603$21,810$26,310$29,477
Adjustments for Features0-1,387-5,280-5,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$20,423$21,030$24,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$607$4,013

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimClassic1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Removable second row seats$0   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,425$8,480$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$5,505$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-5,280-5,041

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.4 in
Length168.9 in183.3 in
Width67.1 in70.0 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.7 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 seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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