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Dodge Challenger vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,945

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392TouringGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $23,605 $29,060
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $22,056 $27,020
SXT Plus Package 2,000        
Electronics Convenience Group 695        
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 35 35
R/T Classic Package   4,000      
Rear spoiler   150      
ABS w/ traction control       825  
Spring Special       1,245  
Universal garage door opener       90  
Heated front seats       250 250
SXT Plus Package 1,780        
Electronics Convenience Group 619        
Engine-block heater 85 85 85 32 32
R/T Classic Package   3,560      
Rear spoiler   134      
ABS w/ traction control       759  
Spring Special       1,145  
Universal garage door opener       83  
Heated front seats       230 230
Options (change) 2,790 4,245 95 2,445 285
Options (change) 2,484 3,779 85 2,249 262
Destination 995 995 995 640 640
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $28,905 $35,010 $45,965 $26,690 $29,985
Total Invoice $27,771 $33,349 $44,532 $24,945 $27,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392TouringGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8150hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,905$35,010$45,965$26,690$29,985
Adjustments for Features-1500-1,065-785-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,755$35,010$44,900$25,905$29,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,255$16,145$0$3,295
Total Invoice$27,771$33,349$44,532$24,945$27,922
Adjustments for Features-1440-1,032-734-731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,627$33,349$43,500$24,211$27,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,722$15,873$0$2,980

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392TouringGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
Media drive  $15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Performance meter  $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,415$4,265$5,330$5,050$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$1,065$785$785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1440-1,032-734-731

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122006
ModelChallengerPT Cruiser
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.0 in103.0 in
Length197.7 in168.8 in
Width75.7 in67.1 in
Height57.0 in60.6 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in49.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft37.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.213.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested131556%
Total Not Requested102544%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested152549%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Spring Special
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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