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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $5,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $18,275
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $17,801
Floor mats 135          
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000          
Premium Package   2,300        
Convenience Group           395
Sunroof           795
Floor mats 108          
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42  
Panoramic sunroof 932          
Premium Package   2,088        
Convenience Group           359
Sunroof           723
Options (change) 1,185 2,350 50 50 50 1,190
Options (change) 1,082 2,130 42 42 42 1,082
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $25,580 $28,845 $31,935 $31,236 $31,445 $20,185
Total Invoice $24,629 $26,927 $29,689 $28,761 $29,317 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,709
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,580$28,845$31,935$31,236$31,445$20,185
Adjustments for Features-3,175-6,015-4,300-4,150-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,405$22,830$27,635$27,086$23,630$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$5,230$4,681$1,225$0
Total Invoice$24,629$26,927$29,689$28,761$29,317$19,603
Adjustments for Features-3,057-5,615-3,998-3,821-7,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,572$21,312$25,691$24,940$22,031$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$4,379$3,628$719$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaPT Cruiser
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable     $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
HD radio  $50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Approach detection $25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass     $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Fog lights$125   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
LED headlights    $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Removable second row seats     $0
Stain-resistant fabric     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,725$10,565$8,850$8,700$12,365$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$6,015$4,300$4,150$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,057-5,615-3,998-3,821-7,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182010
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.3,166 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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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