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Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $24,510
Base Invoice $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $22,939
Floor mats 175 175 175  
Rear spoiler 370   370  
Fog lights 310      
Door sill trim plates 170 170 170  
Premium Package   2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500    
Sunroof   850    
Bluetooth cell phone link       360
Floor mats 134 134 134  
Rear spoiler 295   295  
Fog lights 251      
Door sill trim plates 134 134 134  
Premium Package   2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT   463    
Sunroof   738    
Bluetooth cell phone link       328
Options (change) 1,025 4,155 715 360
Options (change) 814 3,603 563 328
Destination 695 695 695 720
Total Price $26,870 $30,030 $30,790 $25,590
Total Invoice $24,896 $27,635 $28,479 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,870$30,030$30,790$25,590
Adjustments for Features-640-2,665-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,230$27,365$28,725$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$2,495$0
Total Invoice$24,896$27,635$28,479$23,987
Adjustments for Features-593-2,452-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,303$25,183$26,569$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$2,266$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control $400  
Traction control $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,455$5,480$4,880$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$2,665$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-593-2,452-1,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092009
ModelAltimaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length189.8 in168.9 in
Width70.7 in67.1 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested237553%

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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