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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: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassat
TrimClassic2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $23,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $17,801 $21,985 $27,513
Sunroof 795    
Package #1   1,625  
Sunroof 723    
Package #1   1,485  
Options (change) 795 1,625 0
Options (change) 723 1,485 0
Destination 720 630 630
Total Price $19,790 $26,155 $30,580
Total Invoice $19,244 $24,100 $28,143

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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: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,110
Model Year201020062006
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassat
TrimClassic2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$19,790$26,155$30,580
Adjustments for Features0-810-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$25,345$28,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$19,244$24,100$28,143
Adjustments for Features0-746-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,244$23,354$26,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,169

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020062006
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassat
TrimClassic2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
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 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,190$3,000$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-746-1,620

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
ModelPT CruiserPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length168.9 in188.2 in
Width67.1 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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