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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelGolf / GTIPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSELLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,245 $18,895 $23,645
Cargo net 100    
ABS w/ traction control   825  
Quick Order Package K   1,155  
2.4L I4   1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360 360
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats     250
Cargo net 80    
ABS w/ traction control   759  
Quick Order Package K   1,063  
2.4L I4   1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331 331
Satellite radio   179 179
Heated front seats     230
Options (change) 100 3,815 805
Options (change) 80 3,510 740
Destination 850 640 640
Total Price $31,195 $23,350 $25,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,122
Model Year201820062006
ModelGolf / GTIPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSELLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,195$23,350$25,090
Adjustments for Features-6,9900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$23,350$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201820062006
ModelGolf / GTIPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSELLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,640$2,650$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2080-187

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIPT Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in168.9 in
Width70.8 in67.1 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft364.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

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%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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