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

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Toyota Solara vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,390

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $9,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,880

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraPT Cruiser
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6Classic
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,440 $29,710 $30,710 $18,275
Base Invoice $24,694 $26,739 $27,639 $17,801
Power driver seat 390 390    
Cargo net 49 49    
Floor mats 184 184 184  
Satellite radio   449 449  
Convenience Group       395
Power driver seat 312 312    
Cargo net 34 34    
Floor mats 112 112 112  
Satellite radio   359 359  
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 623 1,072 633 395
Options (change) 458 817 471 359
Destination 720 720 720 720
Total Price $28,783 $31,502 $32,063 $19,390
Total Invoice $25,872 $28,276 $28,830 $18,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,765
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraPT Cruiser
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6Classic
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,783$31,502$32,063$19,390
Adjustments for Features-3,590-4,515-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,193$26,987$26,073$19,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,794$880$0
Total Invoice$25,872$28,276$28,830$18,880
Adjustments for Features-3,227-4,053-5,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,645$24,223$23,444$18,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$799$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraPT Cruiser
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6Classic
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,415$8,890$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$4,515$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-4,053-5,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082010
ModelSolaraPT Cruiser
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length192.5 in168.9 in
Width71.5 in67.1 in
Height56.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,615 lb.3,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.764.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE V6

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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