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Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,395 $23,645
Base Invoice $18,045 $22,017
2.7L V6 1,005  
Sunroof 800  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Heated front seats   250
CD changer, in-dash   300
4-speed shiftable automatic   550
2.7L V6 845  
Sunroof 715  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Heated front seats   230
CD changer, in-dash   276
4-speed shiftable automatic   506
Options (change) 3,305 1,460
Options (change) 2,880 1,343
Destination 640 640
Total Price $23,340 $25,745
Total Invoice $21,565 $24,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,340$25,745
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,105$25,745
Total Invoice$21,565$24,000
Adjustments for Features-2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,348$24,000

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length186.4 in168.9 in
Width71.1 in67.1 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.864.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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