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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: $20,280

Chrysler PT Cruiser LX   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,051

Chrysler PT Cruiser LX   
Difference: $3,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXLXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,935 $15,970 $19,785
Base Invoice $21,344 $15,033 $18,504
Street Cruiser Series Group   845  
Paint, special red   150  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   625 625
Air conditioning   1,000  
4-speed automatic   825  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   195  
Chrome Appearance Group     100
Street Cruiser Series Group   777  
Paint, special red   138  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   575 575
Air conditioning   920  
4-speed automatic   759  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   179  
Chrome Appearance Group     92
Options (change) 0 3,640 725
Options (change) 0 3,348 667
Destination 810 670 670
Total Price $23,745 $20,280 $21,180
Total Invoice $22,154 $19,051 $19,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,616
Model Year201120082008
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXLXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4150hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,745$20,280$21,180
Adjustments for Features-7000-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,045$20,280$20,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$22,154$19,051$19,841
Adjustments for Features-6530-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,501$19,051$18,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$166$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201120082008
ModelElementPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimEXLXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows $200$200
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
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Manual remote mirrors $25 
Power mirrors$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$3,445$2,745$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-6530-956

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,515 lb.3,197 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 LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Street Cruiser Series Group
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Floor mats75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600No
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested117581%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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