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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: $23,455

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,876

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,385 $20,780 $24,510
Base Invoice $20,835 $19,508 $22,939
5-speed manual -800    
AWD 1,200    
2.4L I4   1,280  
Dream Cruiser Series 5   2,000  
5-speed manual -742    
AWD 1,113    
2.4L I4   1,165  
Dream Cruiser Series 5   1,820  
Options (change) 400 3,280 0
Options (change) 371 2,985 0
Destination 670 720 720
Total Price $23,455 $24,780 $25,230
Total Invoice $21,876 $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: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year200920092009
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 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$23,455$24,780$25,230
Adjustments for Features-300-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,425$24,780$23,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$21,876$23,213$23,659
Adjustments for Features-280-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,848$23,213$21,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200920092009
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
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
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$3,920$3,890$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092009
ModelElementPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in103.0 in
Length169.9 in168.9 in
Width71.6 in67.1 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,567 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
25.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft364.2 ft3

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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 control100Yes
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 Requested67538%
Total Not Requested110062%

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