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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $11,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $10,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,300 $23,515
Base Invoice $32,963 $21,899
Cargo net 50  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Cargo net 42  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Options (change) 50 360
Options (change) 42 331
Destination 800 670
Total Price $36,150 $24,545
Total Invoice $33,805 $22,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,312
Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,150$24,545
Adjustments for Features-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$24,545
Total Invoice$33,805$22,900
Adjustments for Features-6,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,212$22,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,950$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in168.9 in
Width72.1 in67.1 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.464.2 ft3

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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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