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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: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,888

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $1,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $23,650 $25,380
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $22,705 $24,366
2.4L I4 1,905      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 795      
Bluetooth cell phone link   360    
Rear spoiler     375 375
2.4L I4 1,753      
Heated front seats 230      
Sunroof 731      
Bluetooth cell phone link   331    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 2,950 360 375 375
Options (change) 2,714 331 300 300
Destination 670 670 820 820
Total Price $23,405 $24,545 $24,845 $26,575
Total Invoice $21,888 $22,900 $23,825 $25,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,336
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,405$24,545$24,845$26,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-2,550-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,405$23,120$22,295$21,100
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$1,195$0
Total Invoice$21,888$22,900$23,825$25,486
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-2,445-5,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,888$21,571$21,380$20,235
Cost Above Minimum$317$0$1,145$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
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 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $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$3,140$4,565$5,690$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$2,550$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-2,445-5,251

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,297 lb.3,177 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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