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

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Toyota Matrix vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $4,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMatrixPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimXRSTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,250 $20,780 $24,510
Base Invoice $17,420 $19,508 $22,939
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750 795  
Dream Cruiser Series 5   2,000  
2.4L I4   1,280  
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600 723  
Dream Cruiser Series 5   1,820  
2.4L I4   1,165  
Options (change) 1,395 4,075 0
Options (change) 1,155 3,708 0
Destination 580 720 720
Total Price $21,225 $25,575 $25,230
Total Invoice $19,155 $23,936 $23,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year200620092009
ModelMatrixPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimXRSTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,225$25,575$25,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$23,495$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$19,155$23,936$23,659
Adjustments for Features0-1,947-2,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$21,989$20,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200620092009
ModelMatrixPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimXRSTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,145$3,225$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,947-2,794

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062009
ModelMatrixPT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in168.9 in
Width69.9 in67.1 in
Height61.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,297 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
21.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft364.2 ft3

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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 wheel150No
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

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