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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $9,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,410 $24,510
Base Invoice $30,600 $22,939
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292  
Bluetooth cell phone link   328
Options (change) 950 360
Options (change) 774 328
Destination 750 720
Total Price $35,110 $25,590
Total Invoice $32,124 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,133
Model Year20102009
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,110$25,590
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,920$25,590
Total Invoice$32,124$23,987
Adjustments for Features-2,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$23,987

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20102009
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,880$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0040

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20102009
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in168.9 in
Width73.2 in67.1 in
Height57.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.264.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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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