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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: $25,390

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,673

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $8,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,240 $23,645
Base Invoice $30,444 $22,017
Value Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 380  
Floor mats 195  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Satellite radio   195
Heated front seats   250
CD changer, in-dash   300
Value Package 909  
Rear spoiler 303  
Floor mats 146  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Satellite radio   179
Heated front seats   230
CD changer, in-dash   276
Options (change) 1,575 1,105
Options (change) 1,358 1,016
Destination 790 640
Total Price $35,605 $25,390
Total Invoice $32,592 $23,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,434
Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,605$25,390
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$25,390
Total Invoice$32,592$23,673
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,107$23,673

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20132006
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,430$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4850

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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 Year20132006
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,364 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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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