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Jeep Compass vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,440

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,920

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCompassPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLatitudeTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,695 $19,785 $23,515
Base Invoice $21,006 $18,504 $21,899
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 650    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Uconnect Voice Command 375    
Engine-block heater 95 35 35
2.4L I4   1,905  
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   795  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 592    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Uconnect Voice Command 343    
Engine-block heater 86 32 32
2.4L I4   1,753  
Heated front seats   230  
Sunroof   731  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 2,415 2,985 395
Options (change) 2,199 2,746 363
Destination 925 670 670
Total Price $25,035 $23,440 $24,580
Total Invoice $24,130 $21,920 $22,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year201220082008
ModelCompassPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLatitudeTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$25,035$23,440$24,580
Adjustments for Features-1,7450-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,290$23,440$23,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$24,130$21,920$22,932
Adjustments for Features-1,6820-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,448$21,920$21,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201220082008
ModelCompassPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimLatitudeTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
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 cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Removable second row seats $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,960$2,215$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6820-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122008
ModelCompassPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length173.4 in168.9 in
Width69.3 in67.1 in
Height65.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,160 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested75081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

turbocharged
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@2800
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@2800
1000Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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%

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