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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPT CruiserJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $29,545
Base Invoice $21,899 $28,362
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Cargo net   100
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Cargo net   80
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 360 575
Options (change) 331 465
Destination 670 850
Total Price $24,545 $30,970
Total Invoice $22,900 $29,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,634
Model Year20082018
ModelPT CruiserJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,545$30,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$27,690
Total Invoice$22,900$29,677
Adjustments for Features0-3,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$26,534

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelPT CruiserJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,143

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
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.3,208 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
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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