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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: $22,665

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,789

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $99

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $18,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $17,467 $20,539
2.4L I4 1,905      
Sunroof 795   1,250 900
Heated front seats 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360    
Convenience Package     1,350  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100 1,100
2.4L I4 1,753      
Sunroof 731   1,200 864
Heated front seats 230      
Bluetooth cell phone link   331    
Convenience Package     1,296  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,950 360 3,700 2,000
Options (change) 2,714 331 3,552 1,920
Destination 670 670 770 770
Total Price $23,405 $24,545 $22,665 $24,165
Total Invoice $21,888 $22,900 $21,789 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,405$24,545$22,665$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,405$23,120$22,365$22,690
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0$325
Total Invoice$21,888$22,900$21,789$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-288-1,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,888$21,571$21,501$21,811
Cost Above Minimum$317$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSESEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,290$4,165$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-288-1,418

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelPT CruiserJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.4 in
Length168.9 in182.2 in
Width67.1 in70.0 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,075 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%

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