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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,185 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,705 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,154 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Classic | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,275 | $23,725 | $25,995 | $28,995 | $28,395 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $17,801 | $22,752 | $24,929 | $27,806 | $27,230 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Convenience Group | 395 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 795 | 800 | 800 | |||||
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | 125 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Convenience Group | 359 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 767 | 767 | |||||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | |
| Floor mats | 99 | 99 | 99 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Options (change) | 1,190 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 595 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 |
| Options (change) | 1,082 | 1,235 | 1,235 | 468 | 369 | 369 | 369 | 369 |
| Destination | 720 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $20,185 | $25,890 | $28,160 | $30,360 | $29,635 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,190 |
| Total Invoice | $19,603 | $24,757 | $26,934 | $29,044 | $28,369 | $29,809 | $32,015 | $32,739 |
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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: $4,515 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,016 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Classic | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 150hp I4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | S6 | T6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 6 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $20,185 | $25,890 | $28,160 | $30,360 | $29,635 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,190 | -1,340 | -2,640 | -3,355 | -5,430 | -5,430 | -5,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,185 | $24,700 | $26,820 | $27,720 | $26,280 | $25,705 | $28,005 | $28,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,120 | $3,020 | $1,580 | $1,005 | $3,305 | $3,960 |
| Total Invoice | $19,603 | $24,757 | $26,934 | $29,044 | $28,369 | $29,809 | $32,015 | $32,739 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,138 | -1,282 | -2,526 | -3,212 | -5,199 | -5,199 | -5,295 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,603 | $23,619 | $25,652 | $26,518 | $25,157 | $24,610 | $26,816 | $27,444 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,033 | $2,899 | $1,538 | $991 | $3,197 | $3,825 |
Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Classic | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo shelf, height-adjustable | $100 | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | |||||||
| Stain-resistant fabric | $100 | |||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,600 | $3,790 | $3,940 | $5,240 | $5,955 | $8,030 | $8,030 | $8,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,190 | $1,340 | $2,640 | $3,355 | $5,430 | $5,430 | $5,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,138 | -1,282 | -2,526 | -3,212 | -5,199 | -5,199 | -5,295 |
Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 168.9 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 50.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 46.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
| Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Stain-resistant fabric | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
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