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

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Nissan Sentra vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,670

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,945

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $1,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelSentraPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSE-RTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,660 $20,780 $24,510
Base Invoice $19,265 $19,508 $22,939
Sunroof 1,000 795  
Audio Package 850    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Dream Cruiser Series 5   2,000  
2.4L I4   1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Sunroof 867 723  
Audio Package 738    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Dream Cruiser Series 5   1,820  
2.4L I4   1,165  
Bluetooth cell phone link     328
Options (change) 2,290 4,075 360
Options (change) 1,960 3,708 328
Destination 720 720 720
Total Price $23,670 $25,575 $25,590
Total Invoice $21,945 $23,936 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $378
Model Year200920092009
ModelSentraPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSE-RTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine177hp I4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,670$25,575$25,590
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$24,950$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0
Total Invoice$21,945$23,936$23,987
Adjustments for Features0-585-1,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,945$23,351$22,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,028$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200920092009
ModelSentraPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSE-RTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,565$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-1,664

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092009
ModelSentraPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in168.9 in
Width70.5 in67.1 in
Height59.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.164.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%

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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