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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: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $10,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $10,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserPassat
TrimGTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,645 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,017 $33,230
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 195  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Rear spoiler   375
Cargo net   100
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
Satellite radio 179  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Rear spoiler   300
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 1,355 475
Options (change) 1,246 380
Destination 640 850
Total Price $25,640 $35,975
Total Invoice $23,903 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserPassat
TrimGTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,640$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-8,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$27,935
Total Invoice$23,903$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-7,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$26,759

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelPT CruiserPassat
TrimGTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
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
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,701

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
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 Weight3,414 lb.3,571 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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