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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: $23,405

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,888

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
2.4L I4 1,905        
Sunroof 795   1,340    
Heated front seats 250        
Bluetooth cell phone link   360      
Convenience Package     1,350    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100 1,100  
2.4L I4 1,753        
Sunroof 731   1,287    
Heated front seats 230        
Bluetooth cell phone link   331      
Convenience Package     1,296    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 2,950 360 4,165 1,475 375
Options (change) 2,714 331 3,939 1,356 300
Destination 670 670 770 770 770
Total Price $23,405 $24,545 $23,660 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $21,888 $22,900 $22,686 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $588
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,405$24,545$23,660$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-550-1,875-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,405$23,120$23,110$23,815$24,075
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$21,888$22,900$22,686$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-527-1,798-1,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,888$21,571$22,159$22,835$23,085
Cost Above Minimum$317$0$0$676$926

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,090$4,215$5,540$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$550$1,875$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-527-1,798-1,798

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
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.3,082 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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%

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