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

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Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,219

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Model Year2008200820082010
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumPT Cruiser
TrimSXTR/TSRT8Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,255 $31,780 $38,105 $18,275
Base Invoice $25,268 $29,367 $35,495 $17,801
Engine-block heater 40 40 40 35
Sunroof 950 950 950 795
Side curtain airbags     590  
Convenience Group       395
Engine-block heater 37 37 37 32
Sunroof 874 874 874 723
Side curtain airbags     543  
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 990 990 1,580 1,225
Options (change) 911 911 1,454 1,114
Destination 675 675 675 720
Total Price $28,920 $33,445 $40,360 $20,220
Total Invoice $26,854 $30,953 $37,624 $19,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,829
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumPT Cruiser
TrimSXTR/TSRT8Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8150hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 6276, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18245/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$28,920$33,445$40,360$20,220
Adjustments for Features-420-3,000-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,500$30,445$36,925$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$8,425$0
Total Invoice$26,854$30,953$37,624$19,635
Adjustments for Features-390-2,776-3,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,464$28,177$34,422$19,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,713$7,958$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumPT Cruiser
TrimSXTR/TSRT8Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Side curtain airbags  $350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter $0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,410$5,990$6,425$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$3,000$3,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-390-2,776-3,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082010
ModelMagnumPT Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.0 in103.0 in
Length197.7 in168.9 in
Width74.1 in67.1 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft364.2 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%

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