| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,185 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,705 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,154 | ||||||||
|
|
||||||||
Calculate Payments |
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | PT Cruiser |
| Trim | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Classic |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $23,725 | $25,995 | $28,995 | $28,395 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $18,275 |
| Base Invoice | $22,752 | $24,929 | $27,806 | $27,230 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 | $17,801 |
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | 125 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Sunroof | 800 | 800 | 795 | |||||
| Convenience Group | 395 | |||||||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | |
| Floor mats | 99 | 99 | 99 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Sunroof | 767 | 767 | 723 | |||||
| Convenience Group | 359 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 1,395 | 1,395 | 595 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 1,190 |
| Options (change) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 468 | 369 | 369 | 369 | 369 | 1,082 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 720 |
| Total Price | $25,890 | $28,160 | $30,360 | $29,635 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,190 | $20,185 |
| Total Invoice | $24,757 | $26,934 | $29,044 | $28,369 | $29,809 | $32,015 | $32,739 | $19,603 |
|
|
||||||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes or Chrysler PT Cruiser dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,016 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | PT Cruiser |
| Trim | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Classic |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 150hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | S6 | T6 | T6 | S6 | S6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 100, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $25,890 | $28,160 | $30,360 | $29,635 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,190 | $20,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,190 | -1,340 | -2,640 | -3,355 | -5,430 | -5,430 | -5,530 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,700 | $26,820 | $27,720 | $26,280 | $25,705 | $28,005 | $28,660 | $20,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,120 | $3,020 | $1,580 | $1,005 | $3,305 | $3,960 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $24,757 | $26,934 | $29,044 | $28,369 | $29,809 | $32,015 | $32,739 | $19,603 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,138 | -1,282 | -2,526 | -3,212 | -5,199 | -5,199 | -5,295 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,619 | $25,652 | $26,518 | $25,157 | $24,610 | $26,816 | $27,444 | $19,603 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,033 | $2,899 | $1,538 | $991 | $3,197 | $3,825 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | PT Cruiser |
| Trim | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Classic |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo shelf, height-adjustable | $100 | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | |||||||
| Stain-resistant fabric | $100 | |||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,790 | $3,940 | $5,240 | $5,955 | $8,030 | $8,030 | $8,130 | $2,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,190 | $1,340 | $2,640 | $3,355 | $5,430 | $5,430 | $5,530 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,138 | -1,282 | -2,526 | -3,212 | -5,199 | -5,199 | -5,295 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | PT Cruiser |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 168.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 67.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 65.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 40.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 64.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
| Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Stain-resistant fabric | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.
