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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPT Cruiser
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650 $18,275
Base Invoice $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230 $17,801
Cargo net 100 100 100 100  
Rear spoiler 375   375 375  
Convenience Group         395
Sunroof         795
Cargo net 80 80 80 80  
Rear spoiler 300   300 300  
Convenience Group         359
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 475 100 475 475 1,190
Options (change) 380 80 380 380 1,082
Destination 850 850 850 850 720
Total Price $27,620 $30,095 $32,975 $35,975 $20,185
Total Invoice $26,447 $28,882 $31,583 $34,460 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,148
Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPT Cruiser
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,620$30,095$32,975$35,975$20,185
Adjustments for Features-4,340-5,465-10,265-10,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,280$24,630$22,710$25,560$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$570$1,920$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$26,447$28,882$31,583$34,460$19,603
Adjustments for Features-4,156-5,245-9,832-9,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,291$23,637$21,751$24,484$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$540$1,886$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182018201820182010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPT Cruiser
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25 $25$25 
Remote start  $150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Removable second row seats    $0
Stain-resistant fabric    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,940$8,065$12,865$13,015$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$5,465$10,265$10,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,156-5,245-9,832-9,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182010
ModelPassatPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in103.0 in
Length191.6 in168.9 in
Width72.2 in67.1 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.964.2 ft3

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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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