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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelRoutanRoutanPT Cruiser
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $23,515
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $21,899
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Engine-block heater 66 66 32
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 75 75 395
Options (change) 66 66 363
Destination 820 820 670
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $24,580
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $22,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,800
Model Year201220122008
ModelRoutanRoutanPT Cruiser
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,785$45,175$24,580
Adjustments for Features-7,805-11,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$33,670$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$22,932
Adjustments for Features-7,491-11,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,732$32,311$22,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,579$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201220122008
ModelRoutanRoutanPT Cruiser
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,305$14,005$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,805$11,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,491-11,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanPT Cruiser
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in103.0 in
Length202.5 in168.9 in
Width76.9 in67.1 in
Height68.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft364.2 ft3

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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%

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