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Volvo C30 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelC30C30PT Cruiser
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $23,515
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $21,899
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Trip computer 100 100  
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Fog lights 295 295  
Cruise control 185 185  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Satellite radio 295    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Power driver seat 387 387  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Trip computer 86 86  
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Rear spoiler 172    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Fog lights 254 254  
Cruise control 159 159  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Satellite radio 254    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 6,845 5,380 360
Options (change) 5,887 4,627 331
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $30,540 $31,825 $24,545
Total Invoice $28,205 $29,530 $22,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,728
Model Year200820082008
ModelC30C30PT Cruiser
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,540$31,825$24,545
Adjustments for Features-625-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,915$30,850$24,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$28,205$29,530$22,900
Adjustments for Features-577-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,628$28,625$22,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$997$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200820082008
ModelC30C30PT Cruiser
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,790$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-577-9050

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082008
ModelC30PT Cruiser
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length167.4 in168.9 in
Width70.2 in67.1 in
Height57.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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