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

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Dodge Caravan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,800

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,602

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $5,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCaravanPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSXTTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,520 $16,480 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $20,658 $15,497 $17,694 $22,017
Popular Equipment Group 1,400      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360   360 360
Removable console 195      
Satellite radio 195   195 195
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565 595 595  
CD changer, in-dash 200 300 300 300
Signature Series   1,785    
Popular Equipment Group 1,232      
Bluetooth cell phone link 317   331 331
Removable console 172      
Satellite radio 172   179 179
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497 547 547  
CD changer, in-dash 176 276 276 276
Signature Series   1,642    
Options (change) 2,915 2,680 1,450 855
Options (change) 2,566 2,465 1,333 786
Destination 715 640 640 640
Total Price $26,150 $19,800 $20,985 $25,140
Total Invoice $23,939 $18,602 $19,667 $23,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,728
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCaravanPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSXTTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp V6150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,150$19,800$20,985$25,140
Adjustments for Features-9100-1,375-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,240$19,800$19,610$22,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$3,005
Total Invoice$23,939$18,602$19,667$23,443
Adjustments for Features-8330-1,289-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,106$18,602$18,378$21,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0$2,710

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCaravanPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSXTTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Removable console$200   
Roof rack$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Removable third row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,015$3,390$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0$1,375$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-1,289-2,355

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062006
ModelCaravanPT Cruiser
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.3 in103.0 in
Length189.1 in168.9 in
Width78.6 in67.1 in
Height68.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caravan SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack300No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Interior lights, additional0No
Low-back buckets (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested63056%
Total Not Requested50044%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Satellite radio200Yes
Front side airbags350No
Cruise control150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested92541%
Total Not Requested132559%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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