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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: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $1,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,630 $24,520 $24,510
Base Invoice $23,828 $22,727 $22,939
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler 370    
Fog lights 310    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,380  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Floor mats 134 134  
Rear spoiler 295    
Fog lights 251    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   2,064  
Bluetooth cell phone link     328
Options (change) 1,025 5,095 360
Options (change) 814 4,388 328
Destination 750 750 720
Total Price $27,405 $30,365 $25,590
Total Invoice $25,392 $27,865 $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: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $163
Model Year201020102009
ModelAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4270hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,405$30,365$25,590
Adjustments for Features-1,340-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,065$27,925$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0
Total Invoice$25,392$27,865$23,987
Adjustments for Features-1,242-2,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,150$25,626$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201020102009
ModelAltimaAltimaPT Cruiser
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
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
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
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$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$5,030$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,242-2,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in168.9 in
Width70.7 in67.1 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165064%
Total Not Requested92536%

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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