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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

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,989

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $3,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelElementPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSCTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,270 $16,480 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $21,656 $15,497 $17,694 $22,017
Route 66 Edition   2,755    
Paint, special yellow   150    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
ABS w/ traction control     825  
Route 66 Edition   2,535    
Paint, special yellow   138    
Satellite radio   179 179 179
ABS w/ traction control     759  
Options (change) 0 3,100 1,020 195
Options (change) 0 2,852 938 179
Destination 670 640 640 640
Total Price $23,940 $20,220 $20,555 $24,480
Total Invoice $22,326 $18,989 $19,272 $22,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,456
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelElementPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSCTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4150hp I4150hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,940$20,220$20,555$24,480
Adjustments for Features0-570-1,495-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$19,650$19,060$22,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$3,025
Total Invoice$22,326$18,989$19,272$22,836
Adjustments for Features0-535-1,402-2,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,326$18,454$17,870$20,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$584$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelElementPT CruiserPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSCTouringLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,995$2,565$3,490$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570$1,495$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535-1,402-2,234

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,434 lb.3,148 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

Route 66 Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
205/50HR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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