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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: $25,940

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,179

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $3,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,645
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,017
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Satellite radio     195
Heated front seats     250
CD changer, in-dash     300
4-speed shiftable automatic     550
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Sunroof 738    
Floor mats 134 134  
Rear spoiler   295  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Satellite radio     179
Heated front seats     230
CD changer, in-dash     276
4-speed shiftable automatic     506
Options (change) 3,985 545 1,655
Options (change) 3,469 429 1,522
Destination 695 695 640
Total Price $29,860 $30,620 $25,940
Total Invoice $27,501 $28,345 $24,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,443
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,860$30,620$25,940
Adjustments for Features-2,040-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$29,180$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$0
Total Invoice$27,501$28,345$24,179
Adjustments for Features-1,879-1,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,622$27,012$24,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,680$4,080$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,879-1,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,414 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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested212548%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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