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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,500 $24,510
Base Invoice $28,380 $22,939
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Bluetooth cell phone link   328
Options (change) 400 360
Options (change) 333 328
Destination 895 720
Total Price $31,795 $25,590
Total Invoice $29,608 $23,987

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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: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,795$25,590
Adjustments for Features-5,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$25,590
Total Invoice$29,608$23,987
Adjustments for Features-5,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,170$23,987

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,415$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in103.0 in
Length191.1 in168.9 in
Width73.2 in67.1 in
Height57.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.964.2 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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