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Toyota Avalon vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $7,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonPT Cruiser
TrimTouringXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,575 $31,625 $34,665 $23,515
Base Invoice $26,423 $27,829 $30,504 $21,899
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347 347  
Sunroof 860      
Heated front seats 440 440    
Satellite radio 449 449 449  
Bluetooth cell phone link       360
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236 236  
Sunroof 688      
Heated front seats 352 352    
Satellite radio 359 359 359  
Bluetooth cell phone link       331
Options (change) 2,096 1,236 796 360
Options (change) 1,635 947 595 331
Destination 720 720 720 670
Total Price $32,391 $33,581 $36,181 $24,545
Total Invoice $28,778 $29,496 $31,819 $22,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,799
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonPT Cruiser
TrimTouringXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,391$33,581$36,181$24,545
Adjustments for Features-1,215-865-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,176$32,716$33,441$24,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$2,265$0
Total Invoice$28,778$29,496$31,819$22,900
Adjustments for Features-1,079-760-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,699$28,736$29,409$22,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,037$1,710$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonPT Cruiser
TrimTouringXLSLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,965$4,615$6,490$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$865$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,079-760-2,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082008
ModelAvalonPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length197.2 in168.9 in
Width72.8 in67.1 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.464.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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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