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Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,625 $20,780 $24,510
Base Invoice $18,137 $19,508 $22,939
2.4L I4   1,280  
Dream Cruiser Series 5   2,000  
2.4L I4   1,165  
Dream Cruiser Series 5   1,820  
Options (change) 0 3,280 0
Options (change) 0 2,985 0
Destination 595 720 720
Total Price $20,220 $24,780 $25,230
Total Invoice $18,732 $23,213 $23,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year200620092009
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,220$24,780$25,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$21,710$20,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$18,732$23,213$23,659
Adjustments for Features0-2,876-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$20,337$19,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200620092009
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$745$3,815$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,876-4,567

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062009
ModelElementPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in103.0 in
Length169.3 in168.9 in
Width71.5 in67.1 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft364.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested57532%
Total Not Requested120068%

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