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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $21,899 $29,724 $32,601
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 360 475 475
Options (change) 331 380 380
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $24,545 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $22,900 $30,924 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $516
Model Year200820172017
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,545$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-7,840-7,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$24,450$27,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$22,900$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-7,508-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$23,416$26,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820172017
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$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
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  
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$10,490$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,840$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,508-7,605

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,148 lb.3,231 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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