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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: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimClassic1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $17,801 $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Convenience Group 395          
Sunroof 795          
Cargo net   100 100 100 100 100
Floor mats   235 235      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375
Convenience Group 359          
Sunroof 723          
Cargo net   80 80 80 80 80
Floor mats   185 185      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,190 710 710 475 475 475
Options (change) 1,082 565 565 380 380 380
Destination 720 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,185 $27,810 $28,625 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $19,603 $26,588 $27,370 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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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: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,901
Model Year201020152015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimClassic1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,185$27,810$28,625$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-1,230-6,730-6,730-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$25,630$27,395$26,355$28,490$30,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765$725$2,860$4,830
Total Invoice$19,603$26,588$27,370$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,084-1,176-6,445-6,446-6,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$24,504$26,194$25,241$27,288$29,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,690$737$2,784$4,673

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020152015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimClassic1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Sunroof$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0     
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0     
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$5,655$4,705$10,205$10,205$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180$1,230$6,730$6,730$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,084-1,176-6,445-6,446-6,542

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102015
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.3,173 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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