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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: $23,685

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,152

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $11,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMagnumMagnumPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimR/TSRT8LimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $17,694 $22,017
Protection Group 1,100      
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
Engine-block heater 40 40 35 35
Sunroof 950 950    
Side curtain airbags   590    
ABS w/ traction control     825  
Quick Order Package K     1,155  
2.4L I4     1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360 360
Satellite radio     195 195
CD changer, in-dash     300 300
Heated front seats       250
Protection Group 1,012      
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
Engine-block heater 37 37 32 32
Sunroof 874 874    
Side curtain airbags   543    
ABS w/ traction control     759  
Quick Order Package K     1,063  
2.4L I4     1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331 331
Satellite radio     179 179
CD changer, in-dash     276 276
Heated front seats       230
Options (change) 3,755 1,580 4,150 1,140
Options (change) 3,455 1,454 3,818 1,048
Destination 675 675 640 640
Total Price $36,210 $40,360 $23,685 $25,425
Total Invoice $33,497 $37,624 $22,152 $23,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,177
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMagnumMagnumPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimR/TSRT8LimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine340hp V8425hp V8180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,210$40,360$23,685$25,425
Adjustments for Features-3,425-2,4350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$37,925$23,685$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,140$0$1,540
Total Invoice$33,497$37,624$22,152$23,705
Adjustments for Features-3,168-2,2700-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,329$35,354$22,152$23,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMagnumMagnumPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimR/TSRT8LimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,540$3,550$1,115$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$2,435$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,168-2,2700-186

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082006
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.3,148 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
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested45037%
Total Not Requested77563%

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%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
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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