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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: $25,090

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,397

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $10,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelPassatPT Cruiser
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,265 $23,645
Base Invoice $32,860 $22,017
Cargo net 95  
Rear spoiler 375  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Satellite radio   195
Heated front seats   250
Cargo net 69  
Rear spoiler 300  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Satellite radio   179
Heated front seats   230
Options (change) 470 805
Options (change) 369 740
Destination 820 640
Total Price $35,555 $25,090
Total Invoice $34,049 $23,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,620
Model Year20142006
ModelPassatPT Cruiser
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6230hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,555$25,090
Adjustments for Features-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,300$25,090
Total Invoice$34,049$23,397
Adjustments for Features-5,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,017$23,397

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20142006
ModelPassatPT Cruiser
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,830$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0320

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,446 lb.3,364 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

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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