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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,940

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,540

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelVibePT Cruiser
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,855 $19,785
Base Invoice $16,012 $18,504
Side curtain airbags 745  
Preferred Package 850  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 35  
Alloy wheels 440  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65  
Satellite radio 200  
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290  
4-speed automatic 850  
Signature Series   1,450
Side curtain airbags 656  
Preferred Package 748  
Engine-block heater 66 32
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462  
Sunroof 660  
Cargo net 31  
Alloy wheels 387  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57  
Satellite radio 176  
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255  
4-speed automatic 748  
Signature Series   1,334
Options (change) 4,825 1,485
Options (change) 4,246 1,366
Destination 585 670
Total Price $22,265 $21,940
Total Invoice $20,843 $20,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $692
Model Year20082008
ModelVibePT Cruiser
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,265$21,940
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,265$21,525
Total Invoice$20,843$20,540
Adjustments for Features0-389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,843$20,151

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082008
ModelVibePT Cruiser
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats $0
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,935$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-389

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082008
ModelVibePT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length171.9 in168.9 in
Width69.9 in67.1 in
Height62.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Signature Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

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