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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimClassic2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $17,801 $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230
Convenience Group 395        
Sunroof 795        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375   375 375
Convenience Group 359        
Sunroof 723        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300   300 300
Options (change) 1,190 475 100 475 475
Options (change) 1,082 380 80 380 380
Destination 720 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,185 $27,620 $30,095 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $19,603 $26,447 $28,882 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,148
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimClassic2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,185$27,620$30,095$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,340-5,465-10,265-10,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$23,280$24,630$22,710$25,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,920$0$2,850
Total Invoice$19,603$26,447$28,882$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-4,156-5,245-9,832-9,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$22,291$23,637$21,751$24,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$1,886$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimClassic2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$6,940$8,065$12,865$13,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340$5,465$10,265$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,156-5,245-9,832-9,976

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length168.9 in191.6 in
Width67.1 in72.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.9 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 seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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